People of Russia

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.

Buturlin Fedor Romanov (died 1520) – lord and governor, died in 1520 in Toropets. In 1506, he voivod right hand devastated neighborhood Mstislavl in 1512 reflects the Tatar attack, broke into the Russian territory under the command of the sons of the Crimean Khan Mengli-Giray, and pursued them from the river to Sturgeon Silent Pines, in 1513, he participated in the first hike Vasily III at Smolensk, and under the command of Prince Obolensky, IM, fought at Smolensk, the Lithuanian voivod Sologub. In the same year Buturlin granted to the boyars, and in 1514 again fought at Smolensk. In 1516 he was with the grand army to Voshane, in 1517, 1518 and 1519 years. located on the Oka, to reflect the Crimean Tatars, and in 1517 expelled the Tatars from the vicinity of Tula. In 1519 he was the first commander in Toropets, and then participated in a campaign against Lithuania at Polotsk.

Petrov, Alexander D. – the most famous Russian chess player (1867), who was considered which had no equal in Russia. His "chess game" (St. Petersburg, 1824) was the second Russian original works on this subject. In 1840 Peter lived in Warsaw, holding various senior positions. Brilliant party to another in the 30-ies brought him the nickname "Russian Filidor. No one better Petrova never learned filidorovskoy style games, his ability to act on foot, to strengthen them in the center and they decide the battle: the game it is often the most brilliant animated offerings. Petrov once traveled abroad in 1863, but with the first player did not play: Morphy and Kolisch, who was at that time in Paris, declined to contest with him. Many interesting articles Petrova and chess stories published in "Notes of the Fatherland" 40-ies and in the "Chess Newssheet" Mikhailova, 1859 – 1862. His chess problems (mainly multiple steps backward mats) are distinguished by intricate and wit. The theory of chess, he has enriched the few studies: one debut is still his name. Party Petrov Hoffmann enjoys worldwide fame.

Shchetinin Prince Peter Ivanovich – died childless. Voivod Galich (1636 – 1637), Tara (1643 – 1646) and Tula (1651 – 1652). In 1655 had been sent from Orsha to Smolensk boyars Fed. Boris. Dalmatovo-Karpov, a Russian and Dutch great outfit from the treasury of gunpowder and cannon all stocks on the 25 courts. Since there were few rowers, and boats were overweight, then S. afraid of being late in Smolensk and get into disfavour. In his official report such litter: "The Emperor said Unsubscribe: nevpervye you then do the work vdrugoryad to the sovereign can not keep up, you work for the custom. Barsukov, "List the police commanders in the Moscow State XVII century.", P. 59, 228. – "Acts of the Moscow State", Vol II, p. 434. V. Korsakov.

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.

Naryshkin Vasily Fedorovich (died 1702) – Boyar, the son of room attendants and Arkhangelsk governor Theodore Poluektovicha Naryshkin and his wife, Avdotya Petrovna, nee Khomutova, a cousin of Queen Natalia. 18 th September 1673 he complained to the bedroom sleeping bags, and before that time was among the attendants. In 1675, he accompanied the king in his pious hikes on the Moscow monasteries, and in country travel. In 1688, he was a potted stolnik Tsar Peter's, in 1691 and then received okolnichestvo boyars. In 1694, he took part in the play-Kozhukhovsky hostilities, but in 1695 and 1696 years. in the Azov campaign. He died in 1702, leaving no descendants. Kn. AB Lobanov-Rostov, Russian genealogy book ", so II;" Reports and sentences, held in Pr. The Senate in the reign of Peter the Great ", Vols. IV-V; Ivanov, "Index to the boyars books.

Wessel Ivan Karlovich (1831 – 01/10/1893). In 1855 he graduated MDAU with the title architect assistant, was at school. In 1860 was appointed assistant chief in 1862 – chief of artificial table MGSiDK. In 1861, approved the rank of architect. department of court. In 1865, acting mL. architect. SB IHL. From 1865 to 1870 was art. pom. architect. Board of Trustees, in 1871-76 – an architect minor offices foundling home, in 1882-92 – the architect of Moscow Fire Insurance Society.

Cellini, Benvenuto (Cellini) (03.11.1500 – 13.02.1571) – a famous Italian goldsmith, sculptor and medalist, a son of the architect Giovanni C., born in Florence, 3 November 1500, first studied music, but showed more inclination for plastic arts and, 15 years old, was admitted, against her father's will, as an apprentice to a goldsmith Anthony di Sandro, nicknamed Marconi. Wayward and violent nature of youth would not let him get on the same place and he went from one master to another, leading the wandering life between Florence and Rome, until in 1523, did not stay long in the Eternal City, where Pope Clement VII (Medici) , referring to his artistic knowledge and part of the music, and part of jewelry craftsmanship, took him into his service. In addition to various small craft for Pope, C. engaged thread dies for medals (which were then in vogue was for men's hats), casting and embossing decoration items, vybivnymi metal work, fabrication of enamels, and soon acquired great popularity among the wealthy Roman and nobility. This activity was interrupted by the artist and the devastation of the siege of Rome's Imperial army. Charles V under the command of konetablya Bourbon. Taking part in defending the city from the enemy, Charles, in his words (which, knowing his penchant for boasting, it is impossible to attach great faith), killed konetablya shot from a gun and the Prince of Orange from the gun. At the conclusion of the Barcelona World, Ch lived and worked then in Florence, then Rome. As in the second of these cities unjustly suspected of murder, he fled to Naples, but soon Clement VII called him back to his court. Succeeded by this pope, Paul III, Ch management entrusted by the Roman mint, but the murder of a Milanese goldsmith, committed by him in anger, pushed Benvenuto a new exodus, this time to Florence, here what he did, as a medalist at the service to the Duke of Alexander and made a number of excellent coins and medals, and then went to France at the court of Francis I, but soon fell ill and yearn for his homeland, he returned to Rome Pope granted him the pardon before his trip to France. Accused of concealment of silver, gold and precious stones, tempered ordered him to work from the papal treasury, he was sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the Castle Sant'Angelo, but two years later, thanks to the intercession of Cardinal Hippolyte d'Este, released Freedom. Probably, on behalf of the dignitary was sculpted model of the famous salt-cellar, later executed in gold for the French. Kor. Francis I and now comprise a major jewelry imp. treasury in Vienna.

Chigorin, Mikhail Ivanovich (1850) – the most famous Russian chess player. Educated at the Gatchina Orphan Institute. Upon graduation he entered the civil service, but soon left her, surrendering only chess art. In 1874, Chigorin already participated in the tournament, in the United gandikae meeting and German fans of a chess game. In this tournament Chigorin, recovering from Schiffers and noises that have undertaken the 1 st and 2 nd prizes, a pawn and move forward, received the third prize.

Firks Baron Alexander (18.12.1817 – 07.1889) – General of Infantry. Place of the nobles of Courland Province and was educated in the school guard sub-ensigns, where in 1836 released an ensign Life Guards in Volyn regiment. In 1840 he was seconded to the army corps in the Caucasus and in the ranks of Kura Jaeger Regiment, took part in several expeditions against the highlanders, and for distinguished service was granted the Order of St.. Anna 4 tbsp. with the inscription "for bravery. In 1841, the FA returned to the Volyn regiment in which he continued to serve until 1855, when he was enlisted in the reserve forces. In 1857 he was given command of Tomsk Infantry Regiment, and in 1863, with production in the Major General, was appointed Assistant Commander 9 Infantry Division and in the same year established the post of a District General Corps inside the prison. With the reorganization of the garrison troops AF in 1864 was appointed assistant chief of the local troops Petersburg military district, and in 1869 was given command of 33 Infantry Division. For the production of General-Lieutenant (1871), he was transferred to the same position in the 12 Infantry Division. Since the beginning of the Turkish campaign of 1877 – 1878 years.