Major General1820
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
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Peter Dmitrievich Gorchakov Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Peter Dmitrievich Gorchakov, based on 11 World History Database records associated with Russia.
11 records1820–185511 events6 places
Chronological biography
1820
Reballion of Rebels in Caucasus1820
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
Rule of Caucasus1820
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
1839
Governor1839
Appointed Governor of Eastern Siberia
1855
Commander of Field1855
Appointed Commander of the Russian forces, replaces Menshikov
Battle of Eupatoria17 February 1855
Defeated by the Turks and the Allied siege line draw closer.
Allied Assault7 June 1855
Part of the Russian outer defences are seized, there are 8,500 Russian casualties.
Battle of Chernaya16 August 1855
Fails in the last major attempt to relieve Sevastopol.
Battle of Traktir Ridge16 August 1855
Ends in Russian defeat and the last hope for relieving Sevastopol.
Battle of Malakoff8 September 1855
Commands Russian troops during the final Allied assault period around the Malakoff.
Evacuation of Sevastopol9 September 1855
Withdraws Russian forces to the north side of Sevastopol.
Titles and roles
Prince · Prince · Commander of Field · Prince · Governor of Eastern Siberia
Record provenance
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