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Nikolay IvanovLieutenant General, participant in the Caucasian War, Governor of Kutaisi
Date of Birth: 01.01.1813
Country:  Operator |
Content:
- Lieutenant General Konstantin Ivanov
- Military Service
- Governor of Kutaisi
- Commander of the Kuban Cossack Army
- Retirement and Later Years
- Awards and Honors
Lieutenant General Konstantin Ivanov
Early Life and EducationKonstantin Ivanov was born in 1813. He received his education at the Pavlovsk Cadet Corps, graduating as a lieutenant in the 10th Artillery Brigade in 1830.
Military Service
Ivanov played a significant role in the Polish Campaign of 1831. In 1837, he joined the troops of the Separate Caucasian Corps and subsequently participated in campaigns against the mountain tribes. In 1849, he became the head of the 7th District of Engineers for Military Settlements in the Caucasus.
Governor of Kutaisi
In 1852, Ivanov was promoted to colonel and appointed acting Governor of Kutaisi. By 1858, he had risen to the rank of major general and was appointed Assistant Commander of the Troops in the Kuban Region.
Commander of the Kuban Cossack Army
From 1861 to 1863, Ivanov served as the Commander of the Kuban Cossack Army, participating in the final campaigns of the Caucasian War.
Retirement and Later Years
In 1863, Ivanov was transferred to the Caucasian Army without assignment. In 1866, he was promoted to lieutenant general. Ivanov passed away on November 7, 1873.
Awards and Honors
Ivanov was the recipient of numerous awards, including:- Polish Medal for Military Merit, 4th Class (1831)
- Order of Saint Anna, 3rd Class (1837)
- Order of Saint Vladimir, 4th Class with Bow (1840)
- Golden Sword with "For Valour" Inscription (1842)
- Order of Saint George, 4th Class (1851)
- Order of Saint Stanislav, 1st Class (1859)
- Order of Saint Anna, 1st Class with Swords (1862)
- Imperial Crown to the Order of Saint Anna, 1st Class (1871)
- Badge of Distinction for XV, XX, and XXV Years of Service (1850, 1855, 1863)
