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COMMANDER // 1771–1844

Dmitry Golitsyn

generalRussian EmpireRussian Empire4 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1771 – 1844

1780179018001810182018301840Napoleonic Wars · 1803-1815French invasion of Russia · 1812Battle of Golymin — December 26, 1806 · Russian Empire · Napoleonic WarsBattle of Friedland — June 14, 1807 · Russian Empire · Napoleonic WarsBattle of Krasnoi — November 15, 1812 · Russia · French invasion of RussiaFrench invasion of Russia — June 24, 1812 · Russian Empire · Napoleonic Wars

Active service 1806–1812 — 4 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 35.

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Prince Dmitry Vladimirovich Golitsyn was a Russian cavalry general prominent during the Napoleonic Wars, statesman and military writer. Golitsyn held one of the main roles in the Battle of Krasnoi.

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Battles (4)

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