Andrey Selivanov

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Andrey Nikolayevich Selivanov
Russo-Turkish War

Russo-Japanese War

First World War

Awards
Order of Saint George

Andrey Nikolayevich Selivanov (5 August 1847 – 15 July 1917) was a Russian politician and general notable for capturing Przemyśl during World War I.

Biography

Selivanov served in the Russian army during the

State Council of Imperial Russia
.

In 1914 during World War I, Selivanov was appointed commander of the forces besieging Przemyśl. The siege had begun under the command of

Order of Saint George
, 3rd Degree.

On April 5, 1915, Selivanov resigned from the army due to poor health and resumed his duties in the State Council. He died on July 15, 1917.

Preceded by Commander of the 13th Infantry Division (Russian Empire)
1903-1904
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Commander of the 11th Army (Russian Empire)
1914-1915
Succeeded by

References

Andrey Selivanov