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| Born | 10 April 1635 [O.S. 31 March 1635] Auchleuchries, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Died | 29 November 1699 (aged 64) Moscow, Russia |
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| Years of service | 1655-1699 |
| Rank | General |
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Patrick Leopold Gordon of Auchleuchries (31 March 1635 – 29 November 1699) was a general and rear admiral in Russia, of Scottish origin. He was descended from a family of Aberdeenshire, holders of the estate of Auchleuchries, near Ellon. The family was connected with the noble branch of Haddo. As a result of his distinguished service for Sweden, Poland and Russia he rose in ranks from trooper to full general, and became a principal advisor and close friend of Tsar Peter the Great. Gordon assumed the additional Christian name of Leopold when confirmed as a Roman Catholic shortly before his death.