Military Education
Studies at the Siberian Cadet Corps before entering army service.
Role range: 1883-1889
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Lavr Georgiyevich Kornilov Biography and Timeline
Follow Lavr Georgiyevich Kornilov through 109 dated historical records for Russia.
Lavr Georgiyevich Kornilov, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
109Distinct records
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1883–1917Years on this page
1883
1889
Mikhailovsky Artillery School
Trains at the Mikhailovsky Artillery School in Saint Petersburg.
Role range: 1889-1892
1892
Army Commission
Receives an officer commission and begins service in Turkestan.
Role range: 1892-1895
1895
General Staff Academy
Studies at the Nikolaev General Staff Academy.
Role range: 1895-1898
1898
Turkestan Service
Serves as an intelligence and staff officer in Central Asia.
Role range: 1898-1904
1901
Central Asian Reconnaissance
Conducts reconnaissance and intelligence work near Central Asia.
Role range: 1901-1904
1904
Russo-Japanese War
Serves with Russian forces during the war against Japan.
Role range: 1904-1905 – 1904-1905
1905
Battle of Mukden
Serves during the fighting around Mukden.
Role range: 1904-1905 – 1904-1905
1906
Military Attache
Serves as Russian military attache in China.
Role range: 1906-1911
1911
Regimental Command
Returns to command duties before the First World War.
Role range: 1911-1914
1914
Galician Campaign
Commands the 48th Infantry Division after war begins.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Battle of Galicia
Leads troops during Russia early advance in Galicia.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Carpathian Fighting
Fights in difficult mountain operations against Austro-Hungarian forces.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
1915
Capture of Kornilov
Is captured by Austro-Hungarian forces after heavy fighting.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Carpathian Retreat
His division is caught during the Russian retreat.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
1916
Escape from Captivity
Escapes from Austro-Hungarian captivity and returns to Russia.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1916-1916
Return to Command
Is celebrated after escaping captivity and resumes military service.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1916-1917
Southwestern Front
Serves again on the Southwestern Front after returning to duty.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1916-1917
1917
February Revolution
Supports order as the imperial regime collapses.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Petrograd Command
Is appointed commander of the Petrograd Military District.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Arrest of Empress
Carries out orders connected with custody of the imperial family.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Arrest of Imperial Family
Carries out orders connected with custody of the imperial family.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Petrograd Garrison
Tries to restore discipline among revolutionary soldiers.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Eighth Army Command
Receives command of the Eighth Army on the Southwestern Front.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Kerensky Offensive
Leads the Eighth Army during the Russian summer offensive.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Capture of Kalusz
His troops capture Kalusz before the offensive collapses.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Army Discipline
Demands stronger discipline as Russian units begin to disintegrate.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Appointment as Supreme Commander
Kornilov becomes supreme commander and presses for stronger measures to restore discipline in the armed forces.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Supreme Commander
Receives growing support from officers after becoming army leader.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Commander in Chief
Replaces Brusilov as commander in chief of the Russian army.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Death Penalty Debate
Calls for harsh measures to restore discipline at the front.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Military Reform Demands
Presses Kerensky for authority to rebuild army discipline.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Front Inspection
Inspects army units and demands stricter discipline.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Order Restoration Plan
Develops plans for stronger executive and military authority.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Moscow State Conference
Receives conservative support during the Moscow State Conference.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Moscow Speech
Warns that military collapse threatens revolutionary Russia.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Officer Support
Receives applause from conservative officers and public figures.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Army Order
Issues orders aimed at restoring obedience in the army.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1917-1917
Petrograd Fears
Socialists fear his programme could threaten revolutionary gains.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Petrograd Security Plan
Discusses moving reliable troops toward Petrograd.
Role range: 1917-1918 – 1917-1917
Records, sources and methodology
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