Alexander Chesmenskiy Major General Date of Birth: 01.01.1763 Country: Russia

Content:

1. Early Life and Education
2. Education Abroad
3. Military Service
4. Campaigns against the Ottomans
5. Insurrection of Kościuszko
6. Recognition for Bravery
7. Later Career
8. Death and Burial

Early Life and Education

Birth and Family

Major General Alexander Alekseyevich Chesmensky was born in 1763 into the Russian nobility. His father was the illustrious Count Alexei Grigoryevich Orlov-Chesmensky, who played a prominent role during the reign of Empress Catherine II. Despite being an illegitimate child, Count Orlov-Chesmensky acknowledged Alexander and gave him the surname Chesmensky with the permission of the Empress.

Education Abroad

In 1770, young Chesmensky was sent abroad to the Pedagogium in Halle for his education. He returned to Russia in 1774 and entered service as a sergeant in the guards.

Military Service

Early Career

Chesmensky rose through the ranks rapidly, becoming a podpolkovnik (lieutenant colonel) in 1788. He participated in the campaign against Sweden in Finland that year. In 1789, he was promoted to polkovnik (colonel) in the St. Petersburg Dragoon Regiment.

Campaigns against the Ottomans

Chesmensky served in the wars against the Ottomans, participating in engagements such as the Battle of Akkirman and the capture of Bender. From July 1789 to April 1790, he served as a staff officer under General Grigory Potemkin.

Insurrection of Kościuszko

In 1792, Chesmensky was stationed in Poland. When the Kościuszko Uprising broke out in 1794, he rejoined the campaign against the Polish insurgents. He fought in numerous battles, including the Battle of Birzai, the Battle of Vilnius, and the Battle of Polonka.

Recognition for Bravery

For his "distinguished bravery" against the Polish insurgents, Chesmensky was awarded the Order of St. George, 4th class, in 1794.

Later Career

Promotion and Retirement

Chesmensky was promoted to brigadier general on January 1, 1795, and to major general in early 1796. After the death of his father, he oversaw the management of the family estate under the guidance of his uncle, Vladimir Grigoryevich Orlov.

Death and Burial

Alexander Alekseyevich Chesmensky passed away on February 27, 1820, in Moscow. He was laid to rest in the cemetery of the Donskoy Monastery.

Commander

Kevessgaza Kevess	Viktor Scheuchenseuel	Robert Baden-Powell
Halil Kut	Oskar Potiorek	Iosif Blazhevich