Hans Joachim von Zieten, sometimes spelled Johann Joachim von Ziethen,, also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army. He served in four wars and was instrumental in several victories during the reign of Frederick the Great, most particularly at Hohenfriedberg and Torgau.
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Zieten transformed the tactics of his hussar troop, and gave them a new uniform.
Zieten had the family house demolished, and built a new manor house of Wustrau: Schloss Wustrau.
Detail of the crest at the family house at Wustrau.
"Sit down, Zieten, or I will go away," said the King. (1800 etching by Daniel Chodowiecki)
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Hans Joachim von Zieten, sometimes spelled Johann Joachim von Ziethen,, also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army. He served in four wars and was instrumental in several victories during the reign of Frederick the Great, most particularly at Hohenfriedberg and Torgau. He is also well known for a raid into the Habsburg territories during the Second Silesian War, known as Zieten's Ride. After engaging in a reputed 74 duels, and fighting in four wars, he died in his bed at the age of 86.
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