Mikhail Golitsyn
Russian field marshall
About Mikhail Golitsyn
Lived 1675 – 1730 (aged 55). Mikhail Golitsyn was a Russian military officer, politician and general field marshal.
Prince Mikhail Mikhailovich Golitsyn or Galitzin (; , in Moscow – ) was a Russian field marshal and the president of the College of War (1728–1730). He was from the House of Golitsyn.
Career He was the son of Mikhail Andreyevich Golitsyn and spouse of Tatyana Borisovna Golitsyna.
He fought the Swedish Empire at the battles of Dobroye, Lesnaya, Pälkäne, Napue and Grengam.
Golitsyn was the governor of Finland (1714–1721) during the Great Wrath. From 1728, he was a member of the Supreme Privy Council.
Legacy The Millennium of Russia in Veliky Novgorod contains a sculpture of Golitsyn. Asteroid 7161 Golitsyn was named after him. Bauman Garden was established on the grounds of his Moscow mansion.
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Who was Mikhail Golitsyn?
Russian field marshall (1675-1730)
When was Mikhail Golitsyn born?
Mikhail Golitsyn was born on 12 November 1675 in Moscow.
When did Mikhail Golitsyn die?
Mikhail Golitsyn died on 21 December 1730 in Moscow.
What was Mikhail Golitsyn's occupation?
Mikhail Golitsyn was a military officer, politician and general field marshal.
What nationality was Mikhail Golitsyn?
Mikhail Golitsyn was Russian.
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