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Hans Joachim von Zieten
Nickname(s)Zieten aus dem Busch
Born(1699-05-14)14 May 1699
Wustrau, Brandenburg
Died26 January 1786(1786-01-26) (aged 86)
Berlin
AllegianceKingdom of Prussia Prussia
Service/branchArmy
RankGeneral of Cavalry
Commands heldZieten Hussars
Battles/wars
  • War of the Polish Succession
  • First Silesian War
  • Second Silesian War
    Hohenfriedberg
    Katholisch-Hennersdorf
    Kesselsdorf
  • Seven Years' War
    Reichenberg
    Prague
    Kolin
    Leuthen
    Domstadtl
    Torgau
AwardsPour le Mérite
Black Eagle Order
Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great

Hans Joachim von Zieten, sometimes spelled Johann Joachim von Ziethen,[1] (14 May 1699 – 26 January 1786), 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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