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Yevgeny Prigozhin Biography and Timeline

Follow Yevgeny Prigozhin through 6 dated historical records for Russia.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records

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2023–2023Years on this page

2023

12 January 2023

Soledar Captured

Founder · Wagner Group Leader · Soledar · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Wagner claims a role in capturing Soledar.

Role range: 2022- – 2014-2023

9 February 2023

Wagner Prisoner Recruitment Ends

Founder · Wagner Group Leader · Russia · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Says Wagner has stopped recruiting prisoners.

Role range: 2022- – 2014-2023

20 May 2023

Bakhmut Claimed Captured

Founder · Wagner Group Leader · Bakhmut · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Claims Wagner captures Bakhmut after heavy losses.

Role range: 2022- – 2014-2023

20 May 2023

Claimed Capture of Bakhmut

Mercenary Chief · Leader of Wagner Group · Bakhmut · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Claims Wagner forces have captured Bakhmut after months of fighting

Role range: 2022- – 2022-2023

24 June 2023

Wagner Mutiny

Mercenary Chief · Leader of Wagner Group · Rostov-on-Don · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Launches an armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership

Role range: 2022- – 2022-2023

23 August 2023

Death in Plane Crash

Mercenary Chief · Leader of Wagner Group · Tver Oblast · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Dies in a plane crash after the Wagner mutiny

Role range: 2022- – 2022-2023

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