Aleksey Gorchakov
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Prince Aleksey Ivanovich Gorchakov (Russian: Алексе́й Ива́нович Горчако́в; 20 May [O.S. 31 May] 1769 – 12 December [O.S. 24 December] 1817)[1] was a Russian general and statesman from the Gorchakov family.
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Prince Aleksey Ivanovich Gorchakov | |
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Born | (1769-05-20)May 20, 1769 Moscow |
Died | December 12, 1817(1817-12-12) (aged 48) St. Petersburg |
Allegiance | Russian Empire |
Rank | General |
Unit | Preobrazhensky Life Guards Regiment |
Commands held | Vryborg Garrison regiment |
Battles/wars | Russo-Turkish War of 1787–92 Polish–Russian War of 1792 Italian and Swiss expedition War of the Fourth Coalition |
Awards | Order of St. George (4th class) Order of St. Vladimir (4th class) |
Relations | Prince Ivan Gorchakov Prince Alexander Suvorov |
Other work | Minister of Land Forces |
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