Alexander Davidovich Nakashidze

Prince Alexander Davidovich Nakashidze (Georgian: ალექსანდრე ნაკაშიძე (Alexandre Nakashidze), Russian: Александр Давидович Накашидзе) (1837 – 25 September 1905) was a Georgian nobleman from the Gurian princely family of Nakashidze and Russian imperial general, who was responsible for several decisive victories against rebellious factions during the Caucasian War. He also participated in the Crimean and Russo-Turkish War of 1877.[1] His son Mikhail Alexandrovich Nakashidze designed one of the world's first armoured cars that would enter military service, in Russia respectively and during the Russo-Japanese War.


Alexander Davidovich Nakashidze
General Nakashidze
Born1837
Died25 September 1905
Allegiance Russian Empire
Service/branchImperial Russian Army
Years of service1853–1905
RankGeneral of the Cavalry
Unitcavalry, mixed
Commands heldvarious mixed forces
Elisabethpol Governorate
Battles/warsCaucasian War
Crimean War
Russo-Turkish War
1877 Chechen-Dagestani insurrection
AwardsWeapons:
Gold Sword for Bravery
RelationsNakashidze

Awards

Three times Order of Saint Vladimir
Order of the White Eagle
Two times Order of Saint Anna
Three times Order of Saint Stanislaus
Two times Cross of St. George
Two times Order of the Lion and the Sun (Grand Cross Chevalier & Commander)

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