Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Pavel Nakhimov Biography and Timeline

Follow Pavel Nakhimov through 5 dated historical records for Russia.

Pavel Nakhimov, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1853–1855Years on this page

1853

Battle of Sinope

Admiral · Sinope · Warfare / Crimean War

Destroys an Ottoman squadron at Sinope.

Role range: 1853-1856 – 1853-1856

Battle of Sinope

Admiral · Sinope · Warfare / Crimean War

Attacks the Turkish Admiral Hussein Pasha, the Turkish flotilla is destroyed.

Role range: 1853-1856

1854

Scuttling of Fleet

Admiral · Sevastopol · Warfare / Crimean War

Supports sinking ships to block Sevastopol harbour.

Role range: 1853-1856 – 1853-1855

1855

Death of Pavel Nakhimov

Admiral · Sevastopol · Warfare / Crimean War

Dies after being wounded during the siege of Sevastopol.

Role range: 1853-1856 – 1853-1855

Defence of Sevastopol

Admiral · Sevastopol Commander · Sevastopol · Warfare / Crimean War

Directs naval personnel and defensive operations in Sevastopol before being mortally wounded.

Role range: 1853-1856

Records, sources and methodology

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