Hans Joachim von Zieten

Hans Joachim von Zieten, sometimes spelled Johann Joachim von Ziethen,, 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.

14 May 1699

Born on the same birth day (14 May): Anna Laurens Dawes • Big Van Vader • Charles Beyer • Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor • David Byrne • Ethel Johnson (wrestler) • Franjo Tuđman • Gul Khan Nasir • Lionel Hill • Magnus Hirschfeld • Margaret of Valois • Marquinhos • Olly Murs • Rudolf Lipschitz • Rudy Pérez • Sabine Schmitz • Timothy Dwight IV • Walter Rehberg

Born in the same month (May 1699): Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal