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Zachariasz Kieński

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Zachariasz Kieński
The grave of Zachariasz Kieński, at the Muslim Caucasian Cemetery in Warsaw, Poland in 2023.
Personal details
Died1857
Pisa, Grand Duchy of Tuscany (now part of Italy)
Resting placeMuslim Caucasian Cemetery, Warsaw, Poland
SpouseWilhelmina Kieńska
Military service
AllegianceRussian Empire
Branch/serviceImperial Russian Army
RankMajor general

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

Biography

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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]

References

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