About Alexander Filimonov
Lived 1866 – 1948 (aged 81). Alexander Filimonov was a Russian military personnel.
Aleksandr Petrovich Filimonov (; – 4 August 1948) was the first Ataman of the anti-Bolshevik Kuban People's Republic from 1917 to 1919.
On 25 October 1917, he was elected Ataman. In December, in an effort to counter Bolshevism in the Kuban, Filimonov supported the formation of two volunteer units, one under Galaev and another under Viktor Pokrovsky.
He and his Kuban Cossacks joined the White Army during the Russian Civil War, but after disagreements with Anton Denikin, he stepped down as Ataman in December 1919, and emigrated to Yugoslavia.
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Who was Alexander Filimonov?
Russian ataman (1866–1948)
When was Alexander Filimonov born?
Alexander Filimonov was born on 14 September 1866 in Grigoropolisskaya.
When did Alexander Filimonov die?
Alexander Filimonov died on 4 August 1948 in Osijek.
What was Alexander Filimonov's occupation?
Alexander Filimonov was a military personnel.
What nationality was Alexander Filimonov?
Alexander Filimonov was Russian.
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· Wikipedia: Alexander Filimonov
· DBpedia: Alexander Filimonov (Cossack)
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