Hans Joachim von Zieten

Hans Joachim von Zieten
Nickname(s)	Zieten aus dem Busch
Born	(1699-05-14)14 May 1699 Wustrau, Brandenburg
Died	26 January 1786(1786-01-26) (aged 86) Berlin
Allegiance	Prussia
Service/branch	Army
Rank	General of Cavalry
Commands held	Zieten Hussars
Battles/wars	War of the Polish Succession First Silesian War Second Silesian War Hohenfriedberg Katholisch-Hennersdorf Kesselsdorf Seven Years' War Reichenberg Prague Kolin Leuthen Domstadtl Torgau
Awards	Pour le Mérite Black Eagle Order Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great

Hans Joachim von Zieten, sometimes spelled Johann Joachim von Ziethen,^[1] (14 May 1699 – 26 January 1786), also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army. He served in four wars and was instrumental in several victories during the reign of Frederick the Great, most particularly at Hohenfriedberg and Torgau. He is also well known for a raid into the Habsburg territories during the Second Silesian War, known as Zieten's Ride. After engaging in a reputed 74 duels, and fighting in four wars, he died in his bed at the age of 86.