Mikhail Gavrilovich Kazbek ( 1805 - 1876 ) - Russian general, participant in the Caucasus campaigns
| Mikhail Gavrilovich Kazbek | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 15, 1805 |
| Date of death | June 18, 1876 (71 years old) |
| Affiliation |  Russian empire |
| Type of army | Cossack troops |
| Rank | major general |
| Battles / wars | Caucasian war |
| Awards and prizes | Order of St. George 4th Art. (1852). |
Biography
He came from the mountain princes and was born on June 15, 1805.
He was brought up in the Tiflis noble school, on February 13, 1819 he was promoted to ensign for distinction against the highlanders during his state under General Ermolov . He spent his entire service in the Caucasus , participated in many affairs with the highlanders, and received several ranks, orders for military distinctions and, with the rank of captain, was transferred to the Life Guard Cossack Regiment . For the difference in the Dargin expedition of 1845, he was promoted to colonel.
From 1850 to 1859 he was the chief chief of the mountain peoples of the Tiflis province, on February 1, 1852 he was awarded the Order of St. George 4th degree for the immaculate length of service for 25 years in officer ranks (No. 8872 on the list of Grigorovich - Stepanov). Produced in 1859 as a major general, was a member of the Caucasian Army.
He died on June 18, 1876.
Sources
- Gogitidze M. Georgian Generals (1699-1921). Biographical reference. Kiev, 2001
- Russian Biographical Dictionary : In 25 volumes / under the supervision of A. A. Polovtsov. 1896-1918.
- Stepanov V.S., Grigorovich P.I. In memory of the centennial of the imperial Military Order of the Holy Great Martyr and Victorious George. (1769-1869). SPb., 1869.