Pyotr Saltykov
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For other members of the noble family, see Saltykov.
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Semyonovich and the family name is Saltykov.
Count Pyotr Semyonovich Saltykov (Russian: Пётр Семёнович Салтыков, romanized: Pëtr Semënovič Saltykov;[lower-alpha 1] 21 December 1698[lower-alpha 2] – 6 January 1773[lower-alpha 3]) was a Russian statesman and a military officer, promoted to the rank of Field marshal on 18 August 1759. Saltykov is one of the finest commanders in Russian history.[2] The experience of Saltykov's military art was adopted and developed by Pyotr A. Rumyantsev, who served in his troops.[1]
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Count Pyotr Semyonovich Saltykov | |
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Other name(s) | Petr Semenovich Saltykov |
Born | (1698-12-21)December 21, 1698 Tsardom of Russia |
Died | January 6, 1773(1773-01-06) (aged 74) Marfino, Moscow Governorate, Russian Empire |
Allegiance | Russian Empire |
Service/ | Imperial Russian Army |
Years of service | 1714–1772 |
Rank | General-feldmarshal |
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Known for | Senatorial position (from 1763) and at the same time general governorship (1764–71) in Moscow.[1] |
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Relations | House of Saltykov |
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