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Nikanor Zakhvatayev

1898 – 1963

Soviet military leader, Hero of the Soviet Union

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Lived 1898 – 1963 (aged 64). Nikanor Zakhvatayev was a Russian military officer.

Nikanor Dmitrievich Zakhvatayev (; 26 July 1898 – 15 February 1963) was a Soviet general and army commander.

Biography

Zakhvatayev was born in Gari in what is now Malmyzhsky District, Kirov Oblast. He fought for the Imperial Russian Army in World War I. He received the Order of Saint Vladimir, the Order of Saint Anna, the Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov) and the Cross of St. George. He was a recipient of the Order of Lenin, the Order of the Red Banner, the Order of Suvorov and the Order of Kutuzov.

He commanded the 4th Guards Army from March to June 1945; On 28 April 1945, he was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for successfully leading his troops in the Vienna offensive. After June 1945, he was transferred to command the 35th Army in the Far East and participated in the Soviet invasion of Manchuria.

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Important facts

Born
26 July 1898, Gari
Birth century
19th century
Died
15 February 1963, Moscow
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
Soviet Union
Education
Vystrel course, M.V. Frunze Military Academy, Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia
Awards
Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Banner; Order of Suvorov, 1st class; Order of Kutuzov, 1st class; Order of Kutuzov, 2nd class; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"; Medal "For the Defence of Kyiv"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For the Victory over Japan"; Medal "For the Capture of Budapest"; Medal "For the Capture of Vienna"
Also known as
Nikanor Dmitrievich Zakhvatayev

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nikanor Zakhvatayev?

Soviet military leader, Hero of the Soviet Union (1898–1963)

When was Nikanor Zakhvatayev born?

Nikanor Zakhvatayev was born on 26 July 1898 in Gari.

When did Nikanor Zakhvatayev die?

Nikanor Zakhvatayev died on 15 February 1963 in Moscow.

What was Nikanor Zakhvatayev's occupation?

Nikanor Zakhvatayev was a military officer.

What nationality was Nikanor Zakhvatayev?

Nikanor Zakhvatayev was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikanor Zakhvatayev

· Wikidata: Q4188886

· DBpedia: Nikanor Zakhvatayev

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