Huseyn Khan Nakhchivanski
Huseyn Khan Nakhchivanski, or Nakhichevansky, francised spelling: Hussein Nahitchevansky (Azerbaijani: Hüseyn xan Naxçıvanski; Russian: Гусейн-хан Нахичеванский or Хан-Гуссейн Нахичеванский) (28 July 1863 in Nakhchivan City – January 1919 in St. Petersburg), was a Russian Cavalry General of Azerbaijani origin. He was the only Muslim to serve as General Adjutant of the H. I. M. Retinue.
Huseyn Khan Nakhchivanski | |
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Colonel Huseyn Khan Nakhchivanski, 1906 | |
| Native name | Hüseyn xan Naxçıvanski |
| Born | 28 July 1863 Nakhchivan City, Erivan Governorate |
| Died | January 1919 (aged 55) St. Petersburg |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire |
| Service/ | Cavalry |
| Years of service | 1883–1919 |
| Rank | General of the Cavalry, General-Adjutant |
| Commands held | Life-Guards Horse Regiment, 2nd cavalry corps, Guard Cavalry Corps |
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| Awards | Order of St. George of 4th degree, Order of St. George of 3rd degree |
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