Alexander Samoylov
Hermitage
)Count Alexander Nikolayevich Samoylov (Russian: Александр Николаевич Самойлов; 1744 – 1 November 1814) was a Russian general and statesman.
Biography
Alexander Samoylov was born into the family of
Russo-Turkish War, 1768–1774 and, for his part in the taking of Silistra, received the Order of St. George
of 4th degree.
The rise to power of his relative
Crimean Chasseur Corps and was prominent in the campaign that led to the Russian annexation of the Crimean Khanate
.
He was
Order of St. Vladimir
of 1st degree.
For his efforts in bringing about the peace treaty with the
Prosecutor General of Russia of the Senate, replacing the seriously ill prince Alexander Vyazemsky. Upon his accession to the throne, emperor Paul I
dismissed Samoylov.
Alexander Samoilov married princess
General Raevsky
was his nephew.
External links
- This article includes content derived from the Russian Biographical Dictionary, 1896–1918.
- (in Russian) Biography at the Official site of the Office of Public Prosecutor
