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Nikolai Bodisko

1756 – 1815

Russian counter admiral who captured Gotland during the Finnish War

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About Nikolai Bodisko

Lived 1756 – 1815 (aged 59). Nikolai Bodisko was a Russian military personnel.

Admiral Bodisko's grave at the Orthodox cemetery in Helsinki. Nikolai Andreevich Bodisko (; 23 September 1756 – 1 November 1815) was a Russian counter admiral.

Bodisko participated in the wars against Napoleonic France before the Treaties of Tilsit in 1807. During the Finnish War he commanded the Russian forces that landed on Gotland on 22 April 1808 and occupied the island. When a Swedish naval force under counter admiral Rudolf Cederström arrived on 16 May, the Russian situation became hopeless. Bodisko capitulated and the Russian forces returned home. This was not appreciated by emperor Alexander I who exiled Bodisko to Vologda. Bodisko was eventually pardoned by the emperor and became commander of the Sveaborg Fortress (today Suomenlinna) at Helsinki.

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Important facts

Born
12 September 1756, Saint Petersburg
Birth century
18th century
Died
20 October 1815, Helsinki, Suomenlinna
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Russian Empire
Education
Naval Cadet Corps
Awards
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of St. George, 4th class
Also known as
Nikolai Andreevich Bodisko, Nikolay Bodisko, Nikolay Andreyevich Bodisko

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nikolai Bodisko?

Russian counter admiral who captured Gotland during the Finnish War

When was Nikolai Bodisko born?

Nikolai Bodisko was born on 12 September 1756 in Saint Petersburg.

When did Nikolai Bodisko die?

Nikolai Bodisko died on 20 October 1815 in Helsinki, Suomenlinna.

What was Nikolai Bodisko's occupation?

Nikolai Bodisko was a military personnel.

What nationality was Nikolai Bodisko?

Nikolai Bodisko was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikolai Bodisko

· Wikidata: Q4089979

· DBpedia: Nikolai Bodisko

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