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1791 in Russia

Explore 4 historical events and records for Russia in 1791.

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Historical records for Russia in 1791

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October

16 October 1791

Death during War

Potemkin, Grigory · Near Jassy · Commander in chief · Warfare / Russo-Turkish War

Dies before the final peace with the Ottoman Empire

16 October 1791

Death of Grigory Potemkin

Potemkin, Grigory · Near Jassy · Commander in chief · Warfare / Military

Dies while travelling near Jassy during the Russo-Turkish War

Other events (month unknown)

1791

Death of Potemkin

Potemkin · Commander in Chief · Warfare / Military

Death of Grigori Aleksandrovich Potemkin

1791

Field Marshal

Suvorov, Alexander Vasilyevich · Field Marshal · Warfare / Military

Appointed Field Marshal

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