Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly was born at bZeimys/b, Lithuania, in 1761. He entered imperial military service at an early age and advanced slowly through the ranks. Barclay served against the. Turks in 1790 and in 1794 against the Swedes ... His remains are entombed in an elaborate mausoleum at J?geveste. That tilting building housing the Kivisilla galerii near the bridge was the Barclays' town house, though the Prince spent much of his time at his bestate/b at J?geveste. ...
