Semyon Zorich

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
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	1754–1799
Rank	Lieutenant General
Unit	12th Akhtyr Hussar Regiment
Battles / wars	Seven Years' War Russo-Turkish War
Awards	Order of the White Eagle Order of the Sword Order of St. George