Pavel Nakhimov

Pavel Nakhimov
Born(1802-07-05)5 July 1802
Vyazemsky Uyezd, Smolensk Governorate, Russian Empire
Died12 July 1855(1855-07-12) (aged 53)
Sevastopol, Taurida Governorate, Russian Empire (Crimea)
Buried
Allegiance Russian Empire
Service / branch Imperial Russian Navy
Years of service1818–1855
RankAdmiral
CommandsCorvette Navarine
Frigate Pallada
Ship of the line Silistria
Ship Brigade of the Black Sea Fleet
Chief of Fleet Division
Squadron of the Black Sea Fleet
Commander of Fleet and Port
Battles / wars
Awardssee awards
Nakhimov on a 1952 Soviet stamp

Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov (Russian: Павел Степанович Нахимов, pronounced [ˈpavʲɪl sʲtʲɪˈpanəvʲɪtɕ nɐˈxʲiməf]; July 5 [O.S. June 23] 1802 – July 12 [O.S. June 30] 1855) was a Russian admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy known for his victory in the Battle of Sinop and his leadership in the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) during the Crimean War.

He joined the Imperial Russian Navy and moved up the ranks, serving in the Greek War of Independence and the Russo-Turkish War (1828–29). At the beginning of the Crimean War, he delivered a significant victory at the Battle of Sinop against the Ottoman Empire. Afterward, he was a leader in the defense of Sevastopol against British, French, and Ottoman forces, during which a sniper wounded him. He died a few days later.

After his death, he became a hero in Russia, with medals and ships named after him, especially during Soviet times, starting with Stalin.[1] Also, a Soviet Film called Admiral Nakhimov was made in 1947 about his life.[2]

  1. ^ Rieber, Alfred J. (2022). Stalin as warlord. New Haven. p. 170. ISBN 978-0-300-26900-0. OCLC 1341476896.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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