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Alexander Bibikov

1729 – 1774

Russian statesman and military officer

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Lived 1729 – 1774 (aged 44). Alexander Bibikov was a Russian politician and military personnel.

Aleksandr Ilyich Bibikov (, Moscow – , Bugulma) was a Russian statesman and military officer.

Bibikov came from an old noble family; Field Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov was his brother-in-law. He began his military service in 1746, participating in the Seven Years' War (1756–1763). He was unit commander in the Battle of Zorndorf. His unit lost 60 officers and about half of the soldiers but did not retreat. He was promoted to Colonel Rank by Empress Elizabeth of Russia. He also participated in Battle of Kunersdorf and thereafter was appointed military commandant of Frankfurt.

Bibikov acted against the Polish Bar Confederation (1771–1774). In 1773 Bibikov was assigned to suppress Yemelyan Pugachev's uprising. In March 1774, Bibikov forced Pugachev's rebel army to abandon its siege on the city of Orenburg. By spring 1774, Bibikov had earned the rank of General and he defeated Pugachev at Tatishchevo, west of Orenburg. In the letter to Catherine II of Russia, he wrote: "I expect from v. V. of the resolution of the boundary local matter not on the Polish statutes, but the zbornomu (cathedral) packing code". It notes after the transfer from Poland Bibikov: "I will finally not be obstacle I see and to the intentions of the managers fate Polish". During this campaign Bibikov fell ill with cholera and died, aged 44, Empress granted a large estate to its family. All data attest to the fact that Bibikov connected the bright military and administrative abilities, large diplomatic time with the independence of persuasions and the incorruptible honesty.

His son from his marriage with Princess Anastasia Semyonovna Kozlovskaya, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bibikov, served as a military commander in the Napoleonic Wars, and held several diplomatic posts.

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Awards
Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order of the White Eagle; Order of St. Andrew; Order of the White Eagle (Poland)
Also known as
Aleksandr Ilyich Bibikov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Bibikov?

Russian statesman and military officer (1729-1774)

When was Alexander Bibikov born?

Alexander Bibikov was born on 10 June 1729 in Moscow.

When did Alexander Bibikov die?

Alexander Bibikov died on 20 April 1774 in Bugulma.

What was Alexander Bibikov's occupation?

Alexander Bibikov was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Alexander Bibikov?

Alexander Bibikov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Bibikov

· Wikidata: Q2376541

· DBpedia: Aleksandr Bibikov

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