Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov
Russian admiral (1806–1854) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vice Admiral Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov (Влади́мир Алексе́евич Корни́лов; 13 February 1806 – 17 October 1854) was a Russian naval officer who took part in the Crimean War and is known for his battle against the Pervaz-ı Bahrî in what is considered the first battle between steam ships.[1]
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Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov | |
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Born | (1806-02-13)13 February 1806 Ryasnya, Tver Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 17 October 1854(1854-10-17) (aged 48) Sevastopol, Russian Empire |
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Allegiance | Russian Empire |
Service/ | Imperial Russian Navy |
Years of service | 1821–1854 |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | Russo-Turkish War |
Awards | Order of St. George Order of St. Vladimir Order of St. Anna |
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