About Herzl Yankl Tsam
Lived 1842 – 1915 (aged 72–73). Herzl Yankl Tsam was a Russian military officer.
Herzel Yankel Tsam (; 1835–1915) was a Jewish military officer in the Russian Empire, one of only nine Jewish officers in the Russian army in the 19th century who didn't convert to Christianity.
Drafted as a 17-year-old cantonist, Tsam served in Tomsk, Siberia. Tsam became an officer in 1873 (his fellow officers attested to his qualities in the promotion petitions) and, after forty-one years of service, he was retired with a rank and pension of captain. The promotion was granted on the day of his retirement, so he would have the pension, but wouldn't be able to serve as a captain. An able commander and administrator, he turned one of the worst companies of his regiment into one of the best.
After retirement, Tsam took an active part in the Jewish community of Tomsk..
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Who was Herzl Yankl Tsam?
Russian canonist (1842–1915)
When was Herzl Yankl Tsam born?
Herzl Yankl Tsam was born on 6 February 1842 in Gorin'grad Pershii.
When did Herzl Yankl Tsam die?
Herzl Yankl Tsam died in 1915 in Tomsk.
What was Herzl Yankl Tsam's occupation?
Herzl Yankl Tsam was a military officer.
What nationality was Herzl Yankl Tsam?
Herzl Yankl Tsam was Russian.
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