Count Semyon Zorich (1743–1799) was an Imperial Russian lieutenant-general and count of the Holy Roman Empire, born in Serbia, who served Imperial Russia against the Prussians and Turks.[1][2] A member of the Russian court, he was presented to Empress Catherine the Great by Grigory Potemkin and, after having been tested by Praskovja Bruce and doctor Rogerson, became the Empress' lover. He was most influential in the commercial development of Shklov and Mogilev.
Count Semyon Zorich | |
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| Native name | Simeon Zorić |
| Born | September 1, 1743 Čurug, Military Frontier, Austrian Empire (now Serbia) |
| Died | November 6, 1799 (aged 56) |
| Allegiance |  Russian Empire |
| Years of service | 1754–99 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 12th Akhtyr Hussar Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Seven Years' War Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774) |
| Awards | Order of the White Eagle Order of the Sword Order of St. George |
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Further reading
- Marie Tetzlaff (In Swedish) : Katarina den Stora (Catherine the Great) (1997)