Zachariasz Kieński Explained

Zachariasz Kieński
Death Date:1857
Death Place:Pisa, Grand Duchy of Tuscany (now part of Italy)
Spouse:Wilhelmina Kieńska
Allegiance:Russian Empire
Branch:Imperial Russian Army
Rank:Major general

Zachariasz Kieński (died 1857) was a Polish military officer, and a major general of the Imperial Russian Army.

Biography

Zachariasz Kieński was a major general of the Imperial Russian Army in the 19th century. During his service, he was awarded with numerous orders and honours. He was married to Wilhelmina Kieńska (née Pahlen).[1]

Kieński died in 1857, in Pisa, Grand Duchy of Tuscany (now part of Italy). His body was buried in Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire (now part of Poland), at the Muslim Caucasian Cemetery. His wife was buried in the same grave.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Andrzej Tadeusz Tyszka: Nekrologi "Kuriera Warszawskiego" 1821-1939. Warsaw: Biblioteka Publiczna m. st. Warszawy, 2001, p. 459. (in Polish)
  2. Web site: Muzułmański Cmentarz Kaukaski. pl. przewodnik.wola.waw.pl.
  3. Web site: Inwentaryzacja nagrobków na Muzułmańskim Cmentarzu Kaukaskim w Warszawie. mzr.pl. pl.