Fyodor Bursak
Russian Imperial General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fyodor Yakovlevich Bursak (1750–1827) was a Russian Imperial General and the Cossack military chieftain of the Black Sea Cossack Host.[1][2] Known as a ruthless general with no mercy, he took an active part in the Circassian genocide.[3]
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Fyodor Yakovlevich Bursak | |
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Native name | Фёдор Яковлевич Бурсак |
Nickname(s) | Ruthless General |
Born | 1750 |
Died | 1827 |
Allegiance | Russia |
Years of service | 1768 — 1816 |
Battles/wars | Russo-Circassian War Russo-Turkish War (1768-1774) Russo-Turkish War (1787-1792) Russo-Turkish War (1806-1812) |
Awards | Order of Saint Anna |
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