Yakov Zhilinsky
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Yakov Grigoryevich Zhilinsky (Russian: Яков Григорьевич Жилинский; 27 March 1853 – 1918) was a Russian cavalry general, chief of staff of the Imperial Russian Army from 2 February 1911 to 4 March 1914. He was considered to be one of the main culprits of the failure of the East Prussian Campaign in the early stages of the First World War.
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Yakov Grigoryevich Zhilinsky | |
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Chief of the General Staff | |
In office 2 February 1911 – 4 March 1914 | |
Monarch | Nicholas II |
Preceded by | Evgeny Gerngross |
Succeeded by | Nikolai Yanushkevich |
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Born | (1853-03-27)27 March 1853 Mikhaylov, Ryazan Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 1918 (aged 64-65) Crimea |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Russian Empire |
Branch/service | Russian Imperial Army |
Years of service | 1876–1917 |
Rank | General of the Cavalry |
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