Ivan Leontiev
Ivan Sergeyevich Leontiev (2 March 1782–2 August 1824) was an Imperial Russian general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. In December 1812 he was promoted to major general and made commander of the 1st Brigade of the 2nd Cuirassier Division under Baron Duka and fought at the battles of Lützen and Bautzen.[2]
Ivan Sergeyevich Leontiev | |
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 Portrait by George Dawe[1] | |
| Born | 2 March 1782 |
| Died | 2 August 1824 Penza, Russian Empire |
| Allegiance |  Russian Empire |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1799–1824 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 1st Brigade, 2nd Cuirassier Division |
| Battles/wars | War of the Third Coalition
War of the Fourth Coalition |
| Awards | Order of St. George Order of the Red Eagle Order of St. Vladimir Order of Saint Anna Military Order of Max Joseph Kulm Cross Gold Sword for Bravery |
References
- The State Hermitage. Western European painting. Catalog. 2nd Volume
- Peter Hofschröer (20 March 2012). Lützen & Bautzen 1813: The Turning Point. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1-78096-530-7.
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