Hans Karl Friedrich Anton Graf[3] von Diebitsch und Narten (Russian: Иван Иванович Дибич-Забалканский, romanized: Ivan Ivanovich Dibich-Zabalkansky; 13 May 1785 – 10 June 1831) was a German-born soldier serving as Russian field marshal.
Hans Karl was educated at the Berlin cadet school, but by the desire of his father, Frederick II's aide-de-camp who had passed into the service of Russia, he also did the same in 1801. He served in the campaign of 1805 against Napoleon and the Grand Armee, and was wounded at Austerlitz, fought at Eylau and Friedland, and after Friedland was promoted captain.[4]
During the next five years of peace, he devoted himself to the study of military science, engaging once more in active service in the War of 1812. He distinguished himself very greatly in Wittgenstein's campaign, and in particular at Polotsk (18 and 19 October), after which combat, he was raised to the rank of major-general. In the latter part of the campaign, he served against the Prussian contingent of General Yorck (von Wartenburg), with whom, through Clausewitz, he negotiated the celebrated convention of Tauroggen, serving thereafter with Yorck in the early part of the German Campaign of 1813.[4]
After the battle of Lützen (1813) he served in Silesia and took part in negotiating the secret treaty of Reichenbach. Having distinguished himself at the battles of Dresden and Leipzig he was promoted lieutenant-general. At the crisis of the campaign of 1814, he strongly urged the march of the allies on Paris; and after their entry the emperor Alexander conferred on him the order of St. Alexander Nevsky.[4]
In 1815 he attended the Congress of Vienna and was afterwards made adjutant-general to the emperor, with whom, as also with his successor Nicholas, he had great influence. By Nicholas he was created baron, and later count. In 1820 he had become chief of the general staff, and in 1825 he assisted in suppressing the Decembrist revolt.[4]
His greatest exploits were in the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829, which, after a period of doubtful contest, was decided by Diebitsch's brilliant campaign of Adrianople; this won him the rank of field-marshal and the victory title of Zabalkansky (meaning "Trans-Balkan") to commemorate his crossing of the Balkans.[4]
In 1830 he was appointed to command the great army destined to suppress the November Uprising in Poland. After the inconclusive battle of Grochow on 25 February, he won the battle of Ostrołęka on 26 May, but soon afterwards died of cholera at Kleszewo near Pułtusk, on 10 June 1831.[4]
Diebitsch by Egor Botman
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^The State Hermitage. Western European painting. Catalog. 2nd Volume
^"Hans Karl von Diebitsch | Biography & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
^Regarding personal names: Until 1919, Graf was a title, translated as Count, not a first or middle name. The female form is Gräfin. In Germany, it has formed part of family names since 1919.
^ abcdefOne or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Diebitsch, Hans Karl Friedrich Anton". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 8 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 209. Endnotes:
(in German) Belmont (Schumberg), Graf Diebitsch (Dresden, 1830);
(in German) Strmer, Der Tod des Grafen Diebitsch (Berlin, 1832);
(in Russian) Bantych Kamenski, Biographies of Russian Field-Marshals (St Petersburg, 1841)
Further readingedit
Chesney, Russo-Turkish Campaigns of 1828–29, (New York, 1856).
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For people with the same surname see Diebitsch Hans Karl Friedrich Anton Graf 3 von Diebitsch und Narten Russian Ivan Ivanovich Dibich Zabalkanskij romanized Ivan Ivanovich Dibich Zabalkansky 13 May 1785 10 June 1831 was a German born soldier serving as Russian field marshal GrafHans Karl von DiebitschSabalkanskiPortrait by George Dawe Military Gallery of the Winter Palace 1821 1825 1 Other name s Ivan Ivanovich Dibich Zabalkansky 2 Ivan Ivanovich DiebitschBorn13 May 1785Gross Leipe Lower Silesia Kingdom of PrussiaDied10 June 1831 1831 06 10 aged 46 Kleszewo Kingdom of PolandAllegiance RussiaService wbr branchImperial Russian ArmyYears of service1801 1831RankField marshalBattles warsWar of the Third Coalition Battle of Austerlitz War of the Fourth Coalition Battle of Eylau Battle of Heilsberg Battle of Friedland French invasion of Russia Second Battle of Polotsk War of the Sixth Coalition Battle of Lutzen Battle of Dresden Battle of Leipzig Russo Turkish War 1828 1829 Battle of Kulevicha Siege of Silistria November Uprising First Battle of Wawer Battle of Olszynka Grochowska Battle of OstrolekaAwardsOrder of St GeorgePour le MeriteOrder of the Red EagleOrder of St VladimirOrder of Saint AnnaOrder of Saint Alexander NevskyOrder of Leopold Austria Kulm CrossGold Sword for BraveryOrder of the White EagleMilitary Order of Maria TheresaCareer editHans Karl was educated at the Berlin cadet school but by the desire of his father Frederick II s aide de camp who had passed into the service of Russia he also did the same in 1801 He served in the campaign of 1805 against Napoleon and the Grand Armee and was wounded at Austerlitz fought at Eylau and Friedland and after Friedland was promoted captain 4 During the next five years of peace he devoted himself to the study of military science engaging once more in active service in the War of 1812 He distinguished himself very greatly in Wittgenstein s campaign and in particular at Polotsk 18 and 19 October after which combat he was raised to the rank of major general In the latter part of the campaign he served against the Prussian contingent of General Yorck von Wartenburg with whom through Clausewitz he negotiated the celebrated convention of Tauroggen serving thereafter with Yorck in the early part of the German Campaign of 1813 4 After the battle of Lutzen 1813 he served in Silesia and took part in negotiating the secret treaty of Reichenbach Having distinguished himself at the battles of Dresden and Leipzig he was promoted lieutenant general At the crisis of the campaign of 1814 he strongly urged the march of the allies on Paris and after their entry the emperor Alexander conferred on him the order of St Alexander Nevsky 4 In 1815 he attended the Congress of Vienna and was afterwards made adjutant general to the emperor with whom as also with his successor Nicholas he had great influence By Nicholas he was created baron and later count In 1820 he had become chief of the general staff and in 1825 he assisted in suppressing the Decembrist revolt 4 His greatest exploits were in the Russo Turkish War of 1828 1829 which after a period of doubtful contest was decided by Diebitsch s brilliant campaign of Adrianople this won him the rank of field marshal and the victory title of Zabalkansky meaning Trans Balkan to commemorate his crossing of the Balkans 4 In 1830 he was appointed to command the great army destined to suppress the November Uprising in Poland After the inconclusive battle of Grochow on 25 February he won the battle of Ostroleka on 26 May but soon afterwards died of cholera at Kleszewo near Pultusk on 10 June 1831 4 nbsp Diebitsch by Egor BotmanReferences edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hans Karl von Diebitsch The State Hermitage Western European painting Catalog 2nd Volume Hans Karl von Diebitsch Biography amp Facts Britannica www britannica com Retrieved 23 November 2023 Regarding personal names Until 1919 Graf was a title translated as Count not a first or middle name The female form is Grafin In Germany it has formed part of family names since 1919 a b c d e f nbsp One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Chisholm Hugh ed 1911 Diebitsch Hans Karl Friedrich Anton Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 8 11th ed Cambridge University Press p 209 Endnotes in German Belmont Schumberg Graf Diebitsch Dresden 1830 in German Strmer Der Tod des Grafen Diebitsch Berlin 1832 in Russian Bantych Kamenski Biographies of Russian Field Marshals St Petersburg 1841 Further reading editChesney Russo Turkish Campaigns of 1828 29 New York 1856 Diebitsch Sabalkanski Hans Karl Friedrich Anton Encyclopedia Americana 1920 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hans Karl von Diebitsch amp oldid 1199268129, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
