About Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov
Lived 1806 – 1854 (aged 48). Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov was a Russian soldier.
Vice Admiral Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov (; 13 February 1806 – 17 October 1854) was a Russian naval officer who took part in the Crimean War and is known for his battle against the Pervaz-ı Bahrî in what is considered the first battle between steam ships. Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov tasked Kornilov to attack any Ottoman ship. The battle resulted in 22 dead Ottoman Sailors, including the commander Said Pasha and another 18 wounded.
During the Crimean War, Kornilov was responsible for the defence of Sevastopol. He was killed early in the siege and was buried in the Admirals' Burial Vault.
Legacy In the 1890s a statue of Kornilov alongside Pavel Nakhimov was put up in Sevastopol. A bust portraying Russian admirals and sailors from the Crimean War, including Vladimir Alexeyevich, was erected at Sevastopol Park in Dnipro (Ukraine) after renovations in 2008. His bust and the other busts in Dnipro were removed in December 2021.
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Who was Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov?
Russian admiral (1806-1854)
When was Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov born?
Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov was born on 13 February 1806 in Staritsky District.
When did Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov die?
Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov died on 17 October 1854 in Sevastopol.
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Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov was a soldier.
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Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov was Russian.
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