Nikolay Rtishchev
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Nikolay Federovich Rtishchev[lower-alpha 1] (Russian: Николай Федорович Ртищев; b. 1754 – d. 20 January 1835) was a General of the Infantry of the Russian Empire who served as the Russian Commander-in-chief in the Caucasus between 1812 and 1816. He is furthermore noted for being the Russian signatory to the Treaty of Gulistan which was concluded with Qajar Iran in 1813.
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Nikolay Federovich Rtishchev | |
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Native name | Russian: Николай Федорович Ртищев |
Born | 1754 |
Died | 20 January 1835 (aged 80–81) |
Allegiance | Russian Empire |
Service/ | Imperial Russian Army |
Years of service | 1773–1816 |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Battles/wars | Russo-Swedish War (1788–90) Russo-Persian War (1804-1813) |
Awards | Gold Sword for Bravery Order of St. Anna Order of St. George Order of St. Alexander of Neva Order of the Lion and the Sun |
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