Maxim Vlasov
Russian commander
About Maxim Vlasov
Lived 1767 – 1848 (aged 80).
Maxim Grigorievich Vlasov (13 August 1767 - 21 June 1848) was a Russian commander, general of the cavalry, and chieftain of the Don Cossack army (1836).
In 1830–1831, Vlasov participated in the campaign against the Polish insurgents as a campaign ataman. In the First Battle of Wawer, he personally commanded attacking regiments and received ten wounds in battle. For his distinction, he was promoted to lieutenant general.
In 1836, M. G. Vlasov was appointed acting Don military ataman, and in 1843, he was promoted to general of the cavalry.
He died in noble rank in the Ust-Medveditskaya stanitsa (now the town of Serafimovich), having contracted cholera. He was buried there.
Military Ranks Sotnik (10.07.1792) Yesaul (18.11.1794) Voysko Starshina (1807) Podpolkovnik (20.01.1810) Polkovnik (02.02.1813) General-Major (19.09.1813) General-Lieutenant (21.02.1831) General of the Cavalry (10.10.1843)
Awards Order of St. Vladimir 4th class with bow (1807)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maxim Vlasov?
Russian commander
When was Maxim Vlasov born?
Maxim Vlasov was born on 25 August 1767 in Razdorskaya.
When did Maxim Vlasov die?
Maxim Vlasov died on 3 July 1848 in Serafimovich.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Maxim Grigorievich Vlasov
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