Aleksander Ułan

Aleksander Ułan
Born1670
Died1738
Commands4th Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment
Spouse(s)Marianna née Achmatowicz
Children
  • Stefan
  • Józef

Aleksander Ułan (1670[1]–1738[2]) was a Lithuanian Tatar officer, who served as part of the Royal Saxon Army.[2][3] It has been suggested that the name Uhlan derives from his surname.[4][5]

Early life

He was from Ašmena district.[4]

Military career

During the Polish Civil War, Aleksander Ułan sided with King Augustus II the Strong.[6] As a reward for his loyalty, Ułan was given the Koszoły village in 1711.[3] In 1713, rotmistrz Ułan was promoted to colonel and given command of a Lithuanian Tatar regiment.[6] In 1715-1716, he and his regiment fought on King Augustus II's side against the Tarnogród confederates.[6][3]

Service in Saxon army

In 1717 the regiment was transferred to Saxon pay.[2][3] The regiment's nominal commander was General Joachim Friedrich von Flemming [de].[2] According to Stanisław Dziadulewicz [pl], Ułan's regiment was called "Court's Tatar Regiment" (Polish: pułku tatarskiego nadwornego).[2] The regiment was composed of eight banners, totaling around 400 soldiers.[2]

In 1734, Aleksander Ułan commanded the 4th Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment.[3]

Citations

  1. ^ Hordejuk 2015, p. 34.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Hordejuk 2015, p. 36.
  3. ^ a b c d e Kolęda 2021.
  4. ^ a b Potašenko 2002, p. 78.
  5. ^ Hordejuk 2012, p. 22.
  6. ^ a b c Hordejuk 2015, p. 35.

References

  • Hordejuk, Sławomir (2012). "Ułańskie Korzenie". Lietuvos totoriai. 1-3 (139-141): 22.
  • Hordejuk, Sławomir (2015). "Płk Aleksander Ułan - Ojciec polskiej kawalerii" (PDF). Życie Tatarskie. 42 (119). ISSN 1506-431X.
  • Kolęda, Kamila (2021). "Koszoły w rękach tatarskich dowódców". tloka.pl. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  • Potašenko, Grigorijus (2002). The Peoples of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Aidai. ISBN 9789955445524.