Alexander Mozhaysky
Alexander Fedorovich Mozhaysky (also transliterated as Mozhayski, Mozhayskii and Mozhayskiy; Russian: Алекса́ндр Фёдорович Можа́йский) (March 21 [O.S. March 9] 1825 – 1 April [O.S. March 20] 1890) was an admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy, an aviation pioneer, and a researcher and designer of heavier-than-air craft.
Alexander Fedorovich Mozhaysky | |
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Alexander Mozhayskiy | |
| Born | 21 March 1825 Rochensalm, Russian Empire (now Finland) |
| Died | 1 April 1890 (aged 65) St Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire |
| Service/ | Imperial Russian Navy |
| Years of service | 1841–1882 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class |
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