Pavel Nakhimov Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Pavel Nakhimov, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Russia.

5 records1853–18554 events2 places

Chronological biography

1853

Battle of Sinope30 November 1853

Warfare / Crimean War · Admiral · Sinope

Destroys an Ottoman squadron at Sinope.

Battle of Sinope30 November 1853

Warfare / Crimean War · Admiral · Sinope

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

1854

Scuttling of FleetSeptember 1854

Warfare / Crimean War · Admiral · Sevastopol

Supports sinking ships to block Sevastopol harbour.

1855

Defence of Sevastopol1855

Warfare / Crimean War · Admiral · Sevastopol Commander · Sevastopol

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

Death of Pavel Nakhimov12 July 1855

Warfare / Crimean War · Admiral · Sevastopol

Dies after being wounded during the siege of Sevastopol.

Titles and roles

Admiral · Admiral · Sevastopol Commander

Record provenance

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