Hungarian Rifle Company of the Lithuanian Grand Hetman
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.
| Hungarian Rifle Company of the Lithuanian Grand Hetman | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1717–1793 |
| Country | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Type | Infantry |
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 | Captain Oborski[1] | 1787 | 1789 | 2 years, 0 days | |
| 2 | Pułkownik Suchodolski[1] | 1789 | 1792 | 3 years, 0 days | |
| 3 | Captain Felicjan Bontani[1] | 1792 | 1793 | 1 year, 0 days |
Bibliography
Citations
- 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
- 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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