People of Russia

Dibich-Zabalkansky Ivan Ivanovich (1785 – 1831) – Earl, Field Marshal. Put her father in Berlin Cadet Corps, Dibich-Zabalkansky soon attracted the attention of brilliant successes in the sciences.

On arrival in St. Petersburg (1801) he was determined ensign in the Guards Semenov regiment, after which began zealously top of his military education and the Russian language. During the first war with Napoleon, Dibich-Zabalkansky rendered meritorious in the battles of Austerlitz and Heilsberg.

Conde, Louis de Bourbon (Prince of Conde) (1621 – 1686), known as the Grand KA – one of the famous generals, was born in Paris in 1621, died in Fontainebleau in 1686g. When his father's lifetime K. held the title of Duke of Enghien, and early (1641) married a niece of Richelieu, Marie-Breese.

Began his military career for 17 years, he was 22 the command of troops in the war with Spain, comes out on May 19, 1643 landslide victory of Rocroy (amounting to an era in military history) and ends with the campaign this year, taking Tionvillya and several other cities.

Replacing the track. by Turenne, C. receives appointment Commander in Germany and Freiburg (1644) defeated the Bavarian General Mersey. Capture of Mainz, Philippsburg, victory at Nördlingen (1645) follow the bloody battle at

In 1646, K. possession, after a series of military operations, Dunkirk. Seconded to Catalonia (1647), K. unsuccessfully besieged Lleida, but due in 1648 in the Netherlands, is destroyed when the remnants of the once formidable Lens App. Infantry, and contributes to this conclusion of the Peace of Westphalia.

During the outbreak of anti-Fronde K. took first side of Mazarin and mastered Paris, but between the ambitious and arrogant and overbearing commander minister clash was inevitable. By order of cardinal K. was imprisoned in Vincennes Castle.

Barclay de Tolly, Mikhail Bogdanovich (1761 – 14/05/1814), Barclay de Tolly – princes and noblemen. That's the name of Scottish origin.

The ancestor of them, a Scotsman of the name Barclay of Tolly, left their country during the troubles in Britain in the seventeenth century and settled in Riga. One of his descendants was the Mayor of Riga, and had a son, a former military service, and bought the noble rank of (officer's rank was acquired while the nobility).

The latter left a son, Eric John, who served inzhenergeneralom, Henry Major – Artillery and Prince Michael Andreas – later famous general, famous for in 1812 and 1813.

Lyubomirsky Constantine Ksaverevich (11.07.1786 – 04.1870) – Prince, Major-General, from the nobility of Mogilev province, born November 7, 1786, he entered the service in 1806, cornet in the Grodno Hussars, and in the same year moved to the L .- Guards. Hussars, with the appointment of aide to Lieutenant General Uvarov, and as such took part in the campaigns against France and was under Gushtadtom, Akendorfom, Genlsbergom and Friedland (1807), for which he was granted the Order of St. George 4-th century., Golden sword for bravery and the Order of "pour le merite".

In 1808 he was promoted to lieutenant and the same year was in Finland during the occupation Tavastgusa.

In 1810, participating in a campaign in Moldavia, Lyubomirsky distinguished by noisy, the construction of the fort in the same, during the assault Ruschuka and in the Battle of Batin. The reward for this involvement he was promoted Lieutenant-Captain and the Order of St. Vladimir 4 th century. and St. Anne 2 nd kl.

Appointed in 1812, adjutant to the E. IV, Lyubomirsky next year, again participated in the French campaign, being in the battles at Lutzen, Bautzen, Leipzig (1813), Bar-sur-Aube, Arsis-sur-Aube, and Fershampenuaz (1814), and was promoted to the rank of colonel and awarded the Order of St. Vladimir third station.

In 1816 he was transferred to the Life Guards Transfiguration Regiment, in 1821, promoted to Major General, with the appointment was made by the army, and was awarded the Order of St. Anna 1 st century. for the highest show of his team, and in 1823 he was appointed commander of 1 Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division.

Suvorov, Aleksandr Vasilyevich (24/11/1730 – 05/18/1800). His father, General-in-chief Vasily Suvorov, a godson of Peter I. Alexander's mother, Evdokia Fedosevna Manukova, died early, when Suvorov not yet turned, and 15 years. Care and education, Alexander has received at home, studying the necessary items and foreign languages. Alexander studied very diligently and dreamed of a military career. The father, in connection with health Alexander, decided to send his son to the civil service. However, that would be only a military and persistently develop the strength and endurance, all-weather riding involved. Father was forced to change its decision and record of Alexander Semenov regiment as a private. At the age of fifteen Suvorov entered the regiment as an ordinary soldier, and like everyone else, went to the guard, stood on guard.

Starodub – specific princes, his name got from the main town in their inheritance, Starodub, Vladimir, and Starodub-on-Klyazma (not Starodub-scale enterprises, as mistaken by some researchers), now the village Klyazemsky town of Vladimir province, 12 miles from Kovrov. In the XV and XVI centuries. He called it Starodub-Votskim, then Starodub-Ryapolovskim. About the time of occurrence of this city no information has survived, in various indirect indications to think that it was founded by Yuri Dolgoruky.

Markov, Alexander Ivanovich (1781 – 1844) – Major General, a dashing cavalry artillery, a war hero with the French in 1806 – 1807 and 1812 – 1814 years.; Education received during the 2 nd Cadet Corps, from which in 1800 was released in Service second lieutenant in the 2 nd artillery regiment. In 1805 he was at Austerlitz, and in 1806 – 1807. fought at Golymin, Pultusk Yankov, Gofe, Landsberg, Eylau (injured), under Gutshtadtom, Heilsberg and Friedland. On the determination shown by MM is already in this early period of his service, indicates the following fact reported by Ermolov in his "Memoirs." In the fighting. D. Gough at January 25. In 1807 our troops were positioned so badly that the French are at the first attack on our cavalry tory knocked her to the infantry and artillery. One battery was captured by them instantly. "The beginning-to the other battery – tells Ermolov – now. M., scattering shrapnel suppress it Olviopolsk. Hussars. N., stopped the enemy, his pursuer, and drew from the crash. Produced in 1811 by a captain, in MV formed late in 1812. № 23 company of the 1 st Reserve Artillery Brigade (later the third battery is mounted), and went with her to the Corps gr. Wittgenstein, took part in the affairs of this case with the French: in the capture of Polotsk (ord. St. Vladimir 4 degrees with a bow.), At p. Berezin (ord. St. Anna grade 2.) And at Libau (zol. saber). In Campo. Col. 1813. M. involved with his company in the siege of Danzig, Spandau and Magdeburg, in the battles at Halle (chin. Regiment.) Lutzen (prus. the Order of Merit with laurels), Bautzen (ord. St. George 4 degrees), Dresden ( Ord. St. Anna grade 2. diamonds) and in Leipzig, where his company, along with LA-Cossack escort the Emperor Alexander I at the critical moment of battle on October 4 stopped the attack by the French cavalry at our center and will eliminate the danger of the Emperor Alexander and King of Prussia, stationed on the victim, paragraph (a second diamond. "symbols of the Order of St. Anne 2 degrees and locust. Order of the Red Eagle 2 degrees). In the campaign of 1814 M. was involved with his company in the battles of Brienne-le-Chateau, Vassey, Nogent, and the assault on the fortress Falsburg. February 5, 1947-th. French army, having led his Napoleon himself attacked with Mohrmann 4 th. Russian troops gr. Palena, in a fierce battle took place on company lost 9 M. op., 2 officers, 101 lower. Chin. and 125 horses. Appearing to the Chief Barclay de Tolly to report on the death of his company, MG was greeted with the words: "I know how you lost a gun. I might have brought down all the enemy whatever turns him only … Do not be discouraged, go across the Rhine into a reserve and there Generate a new company. " Moscow, however, begged chief allow him to remain in the AB-rde. "What are you going to do without guns, without people, without the horses?" – Astonishment Barclay. "Guns soon we shall find from the French, – said M., – the same people and horses you will you please, what are caught." Field Marshal allowed, and within 10 days after the massacre at Morman, ie, February 15, MM is involved with a company revived it in the battle of Bar-sur-Aube, and contrast it receives the rank of major general. Under Fershampenuaz (13 MRI.) With a company of M. repetition of what was at Leipzig. The French led the attack on Fershampenuaz, where there were at this time of Emperor Alexander I and King of Prussia, and both of them were in danger again. Seeing a passing company of M., the Emperor ordered her to open fire. M., after loading their guns with shot over the nuclei and grenades and waited until the enemy has not approached the nearest grapeshot fired, opened fire and forced the French to retreat. In this case MS was awarded the Austrian Order of Leopold and Baden Cross, and officers of the Company were granted tabs on their uniforms. For Fershampenuaz followed the capture of Paris, for the contrast at which the MA was awarded the Order of St. Anne 1 degree. At the end of the war with Napoleon M. was appointed chief of artillery, an infantry corps (1817), and then commanded the 1 st artillery division. In 1826, he was removed from command of her, put on trial "over abuse of power over subordinates, and other illegal acts" and the Supreme Confirmation October 25, 1828 dismissed from the service. (P. Potocki. A century late. Artillery; AP Ermolov. Notes. Acad. N. Ermolov. Part I. M., 1865; M. Bogdanovich. The history of the war in 1814 in France. SPb ., 1865; Military.

Repnin Nikolai (11 (22) .03.1734 – 12 (24) .05.1801), Prince, Russian military commander and diplomat, General-Field Marshal (1796),.

In 1749 promoted to corporals. He participated in the Seven Years' War 1756 – 1763.

In 1762 – 1763 Ambassador to Prussia, in 1763 – 1769 Ambassador to Poland, where he actively interfered in internal affairs and has made the conclusion of the Warsaw Pact in 1768.

During the Russian-Turkish war of 1768 – 1774 commanded a division in the battles at Largo and Cahul, participated in the conditions Kiutchouk-Kainarji 1774.

Ants Nikolai Nikolaevich (1768 – 1840) – Major General, a famous figure in military education in Russia, was educated at Strasbourg University and in 1788 joined the navy. In 1789, MA a lieutenant in a battle with the Swedes in Gotland, and in 1790, commanding a galley "Eagle", took part in the fighting. at Rochensalme (June 28, 1790), revealing an amazing courage, determination and courage. When the very eve of battle AM flagship approached and asked where he should be in the battle, the admiral replied Litta beautiful phrase: "Un homme d'honneur saura trouver sa place" ["A man of honor would find its place".] M. Then, under full sail went to the unpleasant. line, becoming among the Swedish ships, opened fire on them from both sides: the galley it was defeated, and he was wounded by a grenade, was taken prisoner. In conclusion Verelskogo World M. returned to St. Petersburg. and was adjutant at Ave Nassau Siegen, and adm. Senyavin. Then he commanded the so-called. golden boat "Catherine" and the frigate rowed. Fleet "Saint Paul". At the beginning of the reign of Paul I (in 1796) Mikhail was transferred to Lt.-m Hussars, Major-General Dunin (now Elisavetgrad Hussars) Regiment, which served for a year, then retired and settled in Moscow. In 1807, when form-ing Zemskov. Troops in Moscow. lips.

Mark Vipsanius Agrippa (63 BC. Oe. – 12 BC. Oe.), Statesman, military leader and naval Dr. Rome, the closest ally of Gaius Octavian August.

During the struggle for power in August the troops, led by Alexander, won a series of major victories in the war Peruzinskoy (41), in mils and Navlohe in battles against Sextus Pompey (36), Antony and Cleopatra at Point Shares (31), in suppressing the uprising yen. tribes (20 -19). Alexander played a prominent role in strengthening the military-political. the power of Rome, the development of military. military and marine. Art.

On his initiative, created a maneuver, the fleet of small vessels – Libourne.