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Grigory Andreyevich Spiridov (Russian: Григорий Андреевич Спиридов) (1713, Vyborg – 19 April [O.S. 8 April] 1790, Moscow) was a leading Russian naval commander and admiral (1769). One of the greatest naval commanders in Russian history.
- Grigory Spiridov
- Vasily Chichagov
- Fyodor Ushakov
- Dmitry Senyavin
- Pavel Nakhimov
Described as "an honest and brave officer" by illustrious military commander Pyotr Rumyantsev, Grigory Spiridov amply proved his worth in the Seven Years' War against Prussia, but he truly distinguished himself in the 1768-1774 Russo-Turkish war. On July 5, 1770 in the Chios Strait, in the course of hostilities in the Aegean Sea, the Russian fleet,...
The 1788-1790 Russo-Swedish War was Admiral Vasily Chichagov's finest hour. It was Chichagov who frustrated the plans of the Swedes to destroy, one by one, the units of the Russian navy scattered over the Baltic Sea. Chichagov won the naval battles of Öland, Reval and Vyborg Bay, notwithstanding the fact that in each battle he was outnumbered by th...
At the end of the 18th century the Russian Empire had two brilliant military leaders - the invincible Alexander Suvorov on land and the equally invincible Fyodor Ushakov at sea. Both were innovators in the art of war, relying on fast manoeuvring, as well as utilizing bold and rapid advances on the enemy to deliver deadly surprise blows. Like Suvoro...
As a young and able officer Dmitry Senyavin showed his worth under the command of Fyodor Ushakov in the wars against Turkey (1787-1791) and during the Mediterranean campaign, becoming the admiral's closest aide in the storming of Corfu. Despite this, the two great naval commanders didn't get along. "I don't like Senyavin," Ushakov used to say, "but...
The name of Admiral Pavel Nakhimov is associated with one of the greatest victories in the history of the Russian navy. On Nov. 30, 1853, during the Crimean War, the Black Sea Fleet under his command (he was then vice-admiral) blockaded a Turkish squadron in the harbor at the town of Sinop, and within four hours totally destroyed it. In terms of re...
- Boris Egorov
27 de ene. de 2014 · Admiral Grigory Spiridov. The outstanding Russian naval commander was born on January 31 (new style) 1713, into the family of a nobleman Andrei Spiridov, who served as commandant of the Vyborg fortress during the reign of Peter the Great. From the earliest years, Gregory was connected to the sea. When he was ten, he enrolled in the fleet as a ...
Grigory Andreyevich Spiridov ( ruso: Григорий Андреевич Спиридов) (1713, Vyborg - 19 de abril [ OS 8 de abril] 1790, Moscú) fue un destacado comandante y almirante naval ruso (1769). Grigory Spiridov comenzó su carrera en la Armada rusa en 1723. Fue ascendido a oficial en 1733.
11 de dic. de 2022 · Spiridov Grigory Andreyevich ( 1713–1790) – Russian naval commander, admiral (1769). He has served in the navy since 1723. At the service on the Baltic Fleet he was the commander of a number of ships. During the Seven Years’ War 1756–1763. commanded a landing of 2 thsd. men at the siege of the Kolberg fortress (now Kołobrzeg).
Grigory Grigoryevich Spiridov ( 1758 - 1822) - Jefe de Policía de Moscú, actual Consejero de Estado. En 1813-15 fue gobernador civil de Moscú. Representante de la noble familia de los Spiridov. El más joven de los cuatro hijos del comandante naval de Catalina, Grigory Andreevich Spiridov, de su
Grigory Grigorievich Spiridov (1758–1822]) was the Moscow chief of police, the actual state councilor. [1] In 1813–15 – Moscow Civil Governor . Representative of the noble family of the Spiridovs. The youngest of the four sons of Catherine's naval commander Grigory Spiridov from his marriage to Anna Nesterova.
