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Ivan Inzov

1768 – 1845

Russian politician

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About Ivan Inzov

Lived 1768 – 1845 (aged 76–77). Ivan Inzov was a Russian military officer, politician and soldier.

Ivan Nikitich Inzov (; 1768–1845) was a Russian General of the Infantry and a commander in the Patriotic War of 1812. Chişinău owes to him some of its most iconic buildings, including the Nativity Cathedral.

Inzov's obscure origin and booming career, in combination with his physical likeness to Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich, led some of his contemporaries to suspect that his father was Emperor Paul I of Russia (who was only 14 years his senior). In the early 1820s, Alexander Pushkin was one of his subordinates at Chişinău (then Kishinev). In the words of Henri Troyat, Inzov "looked upon Pushkin as a being set apart, who must be handled carefully". He was buried in a purpose-built mausoleum in Bolhrad, a city he had founded.

He also served as a temporary Governor General of Novorossiia for nearly a year, from July 1822 to May 23, 1823, between Governors General Alexandre Langeron and Mikhail Vorontsov.

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Important facts

Born
1768
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Moscow university boarding school
Awards
Gold Sword for Bravery; Order of St. George, 3rd class; Order of St. George, 4th class
Also known as
Ivan Nikitich Inzov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivan Inzov?

Russian politician (1768-1845)

When was Ivan Inzov born?

Ivan Inzov was born in 1768.

When did Ivan Inzov die?

Ivan Inzov died on 27 May 1845 in Odesa.

What was Ivan Inzov's occupation?

Ivan Inzov was a military officer, politician and soldier.

What nationality was Ivan Inzov?

Ivan Inzov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Inzov

· Wikidata: Q1959844

· DBpedia: Ivan Inzov

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