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Dmitry Knyazhevich

1874 – 1918

Russian fencer

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Lived 1874 – 1918 (aged 43–44). Dmitry Knyazhevich was a Russian military officer and fencer.

Dmitry Knyazhevich (; 21 June 1874 – 1918) was an Imperial Russian soldier and Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil and team épée events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

He served in the Russo-Japanese War and later in World War I, during which he was promoted to Major General. In 1918, during the Russian Civil War, he was killed in battle against the Bolsheviks.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1918, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
Nationality
Education
General Staff Academy
Awards
Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of Saint Anna, 4th class; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of St. George, 4th class; Order of Saint Anna; Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov); Order of St. George; Order of St. Vladimir

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dmitry Knyazhevich?

Russian fencer (1874–1918)

When was Dmitry Knyazhevich born?

Dmitry Knyazhevich was born on 21 June 1874.

When did Dmitry Knyazhevich die?

Dmitry Knyazhevich died in 1918 in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

What was Dmitry Knyazhevich's occupation?

Dmitry Knyazhevich was a military officer and fencer.

What nationality was Dmitry Knyazhevich?

Dmitry Knyazhevich was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dmitry Knyazhevich

· Wikidata: Q4224834

· DBpedia: Dmitry Knyazhevich

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