Karl Gustav von Baggovut
Karl Gustav von Baggehufwudt (Russian: Карл Фёдорович Баггову́т, romanized: Karl Fyodorovich Baggovut; Swedish: Carl Gustaf Baggehufvudt; 27 September [O.S. 16 September] 1761 – 18 October [O.S. 06 October] 1812) was a lieutenant general of the Russian Empire who took part both in Napoleonic Wars and Finnish War. His family was originally Norwegian, but had moved to Sweden in the 16th century, then to Estonia in the 17th century.
Karl Gustav von Baggehufwudt | |
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Portrait by George Dawe | |
| Born | 27 September [O.S. 16 September] 1761 Perila, Governorate of Estonia |
| Died | 18 October [O.S. 06 October] 1812 Tarutino, Russian Empire |
| Buried | Lavrentyev monastery, Kaluga Russia |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire |
| Service/ | Infantry |
| Years of service | 1779–1812 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held | Commander (Командир) 14. Egersky Regiment 28 (J:17) May 1797 – 28(J:17) January 1799 Commander (Шеф) 14. (13.) Egersky Regiment 28 (J:17)January 1799 – 08 (J:27Jul) August 1800 Commander (Шеф) 4. Egersky Regiment 17(J:05) November 1801 – 18 (J:06) October 1812 |
| Battles/wars | Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792), Polish–Russian War of 1792, Battle of Maciejowice 1794, Battle of Praga, 1794 (Warsaw), Battle of Pułtusk 1806, Battle of Eylau 1807, Battle of Heilsberg 1807, Battle of Friedland 1807, Battle of Lemo 1808, Helsinki village landing (Taivassalo) 1808, Battle of Borodino 1812, Battle of Tarutino 1812. |
| Awards | Order of St. George, 3rd and 4th classes Golden Sword for Bravery Golden Cross for the Battle of Praga Order of Saint Vladimir, 2nd and 3rd classes Order of St. Alexander Nevsky Order of Saint Anna, 1st class Order of the Red Eagle |
He was seen as one of the bravest Russian generals and, on his death at the Battle of Tarutino (or Winkowo), Alexander I of Russia wrote to his widow, "I have lost a brave commander, useful to the fatherland".
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