About Timofey Shapkin
Lived 1885 – 1943 (aged 57). Timofey Shapkin was a Russian military personnel.
Timofey Shapkin (March 5, 1885 – March 22, 1943) was a Soviet corps commander. He served in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I before going over to the Bolsheviks. He fought in the war against Poland.
In World War II, he commanded the 4th Cavalry Corps. In March 1943, he fell seriously ill and died on March 22 in a hospital in Rostov-on-Don from a cerebral hemorrhage.
He was a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of Kutuzov.
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Who was Timofey Shapkin?
Soviet lieutenant general (1885–1943)
When was Timofey Shapkin born?
Timofey Shapkin was born on 5 March 1885 in Semimayachnyy.
When did Timofey Shapkin die?
Timofey Shapkin died on 22 February 1943 in Rostov-on-Don.
What was Timofey Shapkin's occupation?
Timofey Shapkin was a military personnel.
What nationality was Timofey Shapkin?
Timofey Shapkin was Russian.
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