Major General
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 and Timeline
Follow Peter Dmitrievich Gorchakov through 11 dated historical records for Russia.
Peter Dmitrievich Gorchakov, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1820–1855Years on this page
1820
Rebellion of Rebels in Caucasus
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
Rule of Caucasus
Suppresses an insurrection in the Caucasus, for which service he is raised to the rank of major-general
1839
Governor
Appointed Governor of Eastern Siberia
1855
Battle of Eupatoria
Defeated by the Turks and the Allied siege line draw closer.
Role range: 1853-1856
Allied Assault
Part of the Russian outer defences are seized, there are 8,500 Russian casualties.
Role range: 1853-1856
Battle of Chernaya
Fails in the last major attempt to relieve Sevastopol.
Role range: 1853-1856 – 1855-1855
Battle of Traktir Ridge
Ends in Russian defeat and the last hope for relieving Sevastopol.
Role range: 1853-1856
Battle of Malakoff
Commands Russian troops during the final Allied assault period around the Malakoff.
Role range: 1853-1856
Evacuation of Sevastopol
Withdraws Russian forces to the north side of Sevastopol.
Role range: 1853-1856 – 1855-1855
Commander of Field
Appointed Commander of the Russian forces, replaces Menshikov
Records, sources and methodology
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