Grigory Spiridov
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 | |
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| Григорий Спиридов | |
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| Born | Grigory Andreyevich Spiridov 1713 Vyborg, Tsardom of Russia |
| Died | April 19, 1790 (aged 76–77) Moscow, Moskovsky Uyezd, Moscow Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Burial place | Family crypt in the village of Nagorye, Pereyaslavsky Uyezd, Vladimir Governorate |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Citizenship | |
| Occupation | Imperial Russian Navy |
| Years active | 1723–1774 |
| Era | Modern period |
| Known for | Battle of Chesma |
| Honours | Order of Saint Andrew Order of Saint George |
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