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COMMANDER // 1771–1829

Nikolay Raevsky

prime majorRussian Empire7 battles3 wars

Lifespan

1771 – 1829

17801790180018101820Finnish War · 1808-1809French invasion of Russia · 1812Napoleonic Wars · 1803-1815Battle of Lapua — July 14, 1808 · Russian Empire · Finnish WarBattle of Borodino — September 7, 1812 · Russia · French invasion of RussiaBattle of Krasnoi — November 15, 1812 · Russia · French invasion of RussiaBattle of Maloyaroslavets — October 24, 1812 · Russian Empire · French invasion of RussiaBattle of Saltanovka — July 23, 1812 · Russian Empire · French invasion of RussiaBattle of Smolensk — January 1, 1812 · Russian Empire · French invasion of RussiaFrench invasion of Russia — June 24, 1812 · Russian Empire · Napoleonic Wars

Active service 1808–1812 — 7 battles across 3 wars; first command at age 37.

Profile

Nikolay Nikolayevich Raevsky or Rayevsky was a Russian general and statesman who achieved fame for his feats of arms during the Napoleonic Wars. His family left a lasting legacy in Russian society and culture.

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Battles (7)

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