Battle of Poltava2 November 1708
Captures Baturyn and destroys Mazepa's main supply base.
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Aleksandr Danilovich Menshikov Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Aleksandr Danilovich Menshikov, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Russia.
5 records1708–17091 events4 places
Chronological biography
1708
1709
Battle of Poltava25 June 1709
Positions cavalry behind the redoubts before the Swedish attack.
Battle of Poltava28 June 1709
Commands cavalry and contributes to the destruction of the Swedish attack.
Battle of Poltava28 June 1709
Helps Peter I defeat Charles XII and pursues the broken Swedish army.
Battle of Poltava30 June 1709
Forces the surrender of the remaining Swedish army at Perevolochna.
Titles and roles
Prince
Record provenance
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