Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Alexander Vasilyevich Kolchak Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexander Vasilyevich Kolchak through 3 dated historical records for Russia.

Alexander Vasilyevich Kolchak, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1918–1918Years on this page

1918

War and Navy Minister at Omsk

Admiral · Omsk · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Kolchak enters the anti-Bolshevik government at Omsk as minister of war and navy.

Role range: 1917-1918 – 1918-1918

Omsk Coup

Admiral · Omsk · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Kolchak takes supreme power after a coup removes the Ufa Directory's authority in Siberia.

Role range: 1917-1918 – 1918-1918

Supreme Ruler Proclaimed

Supreme Ruler of Russia · Omsk · Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Kolchak accepts the title Supreme Ruler and assumes leadership of the principal eastern White government.

Role range: 1917-1918 – 1918-1918

Records, sources and methodology

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