COMMANDER // 1737–1807
Alexey Orlov
major generalRussian Empire1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1737 – 1807
Active service 1770 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 33.
Profile
Count Alexei Grigoryevich Orlov-Chesmensky was a Russian military officer and statesman who rose to prominence during the reign of Catherine the Great. His joint victory with Grigory Spiridov and Samuel Greig in the Battle of Chesma put him in the ranks of the outstanding Russian military commanders of all time; and although he lacked naval experience, he was the only authority in those circumstances who could ensure proper co-ordination of action.
Battles (1)
1770
Battle of ChesmaSixth Russo-Turkish War · Russian Empire