Hungarian Rifle Company of the Lithuanian Grand Hetman

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Hungarian Rifle Company of the Lithuanian Grand Hetman
Active1717–1793
CountryGrand Duchy of Lithuania
TypeInfantry

The Hungarian Rifle Company of the Lithuanian Grand Hetman (Polish: Chorągiew Węgierska (Strzelecka) Buławy Wiel. Ks. Lit.[1]) was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

History[]

The company was formed in 1717.[2] The rifle company's chef was the Grand Hetman of Lithuania and the unit was always present wherever he was.[1] It was disbanded in 1793.[2]

Commanders[]

No. Portrait Commander Took office Left office Time in office
1
Oborski[1]
OborskiCaptain
Oborski[1]		178717892 years, 0 days
2
Suchodolski[1]
SuchodolskiPułkownik
Suchodolski[1]		178917923 years, 0 days
3
Felicjan Bontani[1]
Bontani, FelicjanCaptain
Felicjan Bontani[1]		179217931 year, 0 days

Bibliography[]

Citations[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Gembarzewski 1925, p. 24.
  2. ^ a b Rospond 2013, p. 42; Grand Hetman of Lithuania's Hungarian Rifle Company
    (F) 1717, retained until 1793.
    Uniformed like the Crown Hungarian companies, but with yellow facings.

References[]

  • Gembarzewski, Bronisław (1925). Rodowody pułków polskich i oddziałów równorzędnych od r. 1717 do r. 1831. Warszawa.
  • Rospond, Vincent W. (2013). Commonwealth Armies of the Partitions 1770 - 1794. Great Britain: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84908855-8.
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