| Hungarian Rifle Company of the Lithuanian Grand Hetman | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1717–1793 |
| Country | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Type | Infantry |
The Hungarian Rifle Company of the Lithuanian Grand Hetman (Lithuanian: Didžiosios Buožės šaulių vėliava; Polish: Chorągiew Węgierska (Strzelecka) Buławy Wiel. Ks. Lit.) was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
History
The company was formed in 1717. The rifle company's chef was the Grand Hetman of Lithuania and the unit was always present wherever he was. It was disbanded in 1793.
Commanders
| No. | Portrait | Commander | Took office | Left office | Time in office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 | OborskiCaptain Oborski | 1787 | 1789 | 2 years, 0 days |
| 2 |
| SuchodolskiPułkownik Suchodolski | 1789 | 1792 | 3 years, 0 days |
| 3 |
| Bontani, FelicjanCaptain Felicjan Bontani | 1792 | 1793 | 1 year, 0 days |
Bibliography
Citations
- Baniusevič 2017, p. 12.
- ^ Gembarzewski 1925, p. 24.
- ^ 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
- Baniusevič, Aleksandr (2017-09-26). "Lietuvos valstybės istorijos archyvas - Fondas Nr. 4 (SA) - Abiejų tautų karo komisija" (PDF). archyvai.lt (in Lithuanian). Vilnius.
- Gembarzewski, Bronisław (1925), Rodowody pułków polskich i oddziałów równorzędnych od r. 1717 do r. 1831 (in Polish), Warszawa: Towarzystwo Wiedzy Wojskowej
- Rospond, Vincent W. (2013). Commonwealth Armies of the Partitions 1770 - 1794. Great Britain: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84908855-8.
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