Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov
Russian prince and field marshal (1782–1856) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Semyonovich and the family name is Vorontsov.
Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov (Russian: Князь Михаил Семёнович Воронцов; 30 May [O.S. 19] 1782 – 18 November [O.S. 6] 1856) was a Russian nobleman and field-marshal, renowned for his success in the Napoleonic Wars and most famous for his participation in the Caucasian War from 1844 to 1853.
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His Serene Highness Prince Mikhail Vorontsov | |
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Governor-general of New Russia & Bessarabia | |
In office 1823–1854 | |
Preceded by | Ivan Inzov |
Succeeded by | Fyodor Palen |
Viceroy of Caucasus | |
In office 1844–1845 | |
Preceded by | Aleksandr Neidgardt |
Succeeded by | Nikolai Read (acting) Nikolay Muravyov-Karsky |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 May [O.S. 19] 1782 Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Died | 18 November [O.S. 6] 1856 (aged 74) Odessa, Kherson Governorate, Russian Empire (now Odesa, Ukraine) |
Spouse | Countess Elżbieta Branicka |
Relations | Catherine Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (sister) |
Parent(s) | Semyon Vorontsov Yekaterina Alekseevna Senyavina |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Russian Empire |
Branch/service | Imperial Russian Army |
Years of service | 1803–1856 |
Rank | Field Marshal |
Commands | 6th Infantry Division Russian Caucasus Forces |
Battles/wars | |
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