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Yevgeny Golovin

1782 – 1858

Russian general

Military personnel Governor General
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About Yevgeny Golovin

Lived 1782 – 1858 (aged 76). Yevgeny Golovin was a Russian military personnel, governor and general.

Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Golovin (; 1 May 1782 – 27 June 1858) was a general in the Imperial Russian Army. In 1811 was appointed commander of Fanagoriyskaya Regiment and steadily rose through the ranks until he was promoted to General of Infantry in 1839. He was also Commander-in-Chief in the Caucasus from 1838 to 1842 and Governor-General of Baltic provinces from 1845 to 1848.

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Important facts

Born
1 May 1782, Smolensk Governorate
Birth century
18th century
Died
27 June 1858, Smolensk, Moscow
Occupation
Military personnel, governor, General
Nationality
Russian Empire
Education
Moscow university boarding school, Imperial Moscow University
Positions held
Member of the State Council of the Russian Empire
Awards
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Order of the White Eagle; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class with Swords; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky; Gold Sword for Bravery; Order of St. George, 3rd class; Order of St. George, 4th class; Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class
Also known as
Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Golovin, Evgeny Golovin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Yevgeny Golovin?

Russian general (1782-1858)

When was Yevgeny Golovin born?

Yevgeny Golovin was born on 1 May 1782 in Smolensk Governorate.

When did Yevgeny Golovin die?

Yevgeny Golovin died on 27 June 1858 in Smolensk, Moscow.

What was Yevgeny Golovin's occupation?

Yevgeny Golovin was a military personnel, governor and general.

What nationality was Yevgeny Golovin?

Yevgeny Golovin was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yevgeny Golovin

· Wikidata: Q2395851

· DBpedia: Yevgeny Golovin

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