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COMMANDER // 1763–1812

Yakov Petrovich Kulnev

major generalRussian Empire4 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1763 – 1812

17701780179018001810Finnish War · 1808-1809French invasion of Russia · 1812Battle of Oravais — September 14, 1808 · Russian Empire · Finnish WarBattle of Pyhäjoki — April 16, 1808 · Russian Empire · Finnish WarBattle of Siikajoki — April 18, 1808 · Russian Empire · Finnish WarBattle of Klyastitsy — July 28, 1812 · Russian Empire · French invasion of Russia

Active service 1808–1812 — 4 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 45.

Profile

Yakov Petrovich Kulnev was, along with Pyotr Bagration and Aleksey Yermolov, one of the most popular Russian military leaders at the time of the Napoleonic Wars. Count Alexander Suvorov's admirer and participant of 55 battles, he lost his life during Napoleon's invasion of Russia.

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Battles (4)

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