About Vasily Zavoyko
Lived 1810 – 1898 (aged 87). Vasily Zavoyko was a Russian explorer and military officer.
Vasily Stepanovich Zavoyko (; – Born to a noble Ukrainian family of a naval medic hailed from Poltava Governorate,
In 1854, during the Crimean War, Zavoyko led the successful defence against the Siege of Petropavlovsk by the allied British-French troops commanded by Rear Admirals David Price and Auguste Febvrier Despointes. Zavoyko managed to repel the superior allied forces and even captured the British banner. Silver medal "For the Turkish War"
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Who was Vasily Zavoyko?
Imperial Russian navy admiral (1810–1898)
When was Vasily Zavoyko born?
Vasily Zavoyko was born on 27 July 1810 in Zolotonoshsky Uyezd.
When did Vasily Zavoyko die?
Vasily Zavoyko died on 28 February 1898 in Baltsky Uyezd.
What was Vasily Zavoyko's occupation?
Vasily Zavoyko was an explorer and military officer.
What nationality was Vasily Zavoyko?
Vasily Zavoyko was Russian.
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