Vladimir Kornilov Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Vladimir Kornilov, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Russia.

3 records1853–18543 events1 places

Chronological biography

1853

Black Sea Fleet1853

Warfare / Crimean War · Vice Admiral · Black Sea Fleet Commander · Sevastopol

Helps direct the Russian Black Sea Fleet as tensions with the Ottoman Empire become open war.

1854

Defence of Sevastopol1854

Warfare / Crimean War · Vice Admiral · Sevastopol Commander · Sevastopol

Organises the naval contribution to Sevastopol's defence after the Allied landing in Crimea.

Death of Vladimir Kornilov5 October 1854

Warfare / Crimean War · Vice Admiral · Sevastopol Commander · Sevastopol

Is mortally wounded during the first major Allied bombardment of Sevastopol.

Titles and roles

Vice Admiral · Black Sea Fleet Commander · Vice Admiral · Sevastopol Commander

Record provenance

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