Aleksander Ułan Explained

Aleksander Ułan
Birth Date:1670
Death Date:1738
Commands:4th Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment
Spouse:Marianna née Achmatowicz
Children:
  • Stefan
  • Józef

Aleksander Ułan (1670–1738) was a Lithuanian Tatar officer, who served as part of the Royal Saxon Army. It has been suggested that the name Uhlan derives from his surname.

Early life

He was from Ašmena district.

Military career

During the Polish Civil War, Aleksander Ułan sided with King Augustus II the Strong. As a reward for his loyalty, Ułan was given the Koszoły village in 1711. In 1713, rotmistrz Ułan was promoted to colonel and given command of a Lithuanian Tatar regiment. In 1715-1716, he and his regiment fought on King Augustus II's side against the Tarnogród confederates.

Service in Saxon army

In 1717 the regiment was transferred to Saxon pay. The regiment's nominal commander was General . According to, Ułan's regiment was called "Court's Tatar Regiment" . The regiment was composed of eight banners, totaling around 400 soldiers.

In 1734, Aleksander Ułan commanded the 4th Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment.

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