Fyodor Gogel Explained

Fyodor Grigorevich Gogel
Native Name:Russian: Фёдор Григорьевич Гогель
Birth Date:12 March 1775
Birth Place:Saratov, Saratov Governorate, Russian Empire
Death Place:Belaya Tserkov, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire
Branch:Imperial Russian Army
Serviceyears:1785–1824
Rank:Lieutenant-General
Battles:Napoleonic Wars

Fyodor Grigorevich Gogel (Russian: Фёдор Григорьевич Гогель; born 1775 - died 1827) was a lieutenant-general of the Russian Empire, principally known for his service during the Napoleonic Wars.

Biography

Born in Saratov, to a noble family, Fyodor was the brother of Ivan Gogel, and a relative of Alexander Gogel. Fyodor entered military service on 12 January 1785, and became a captain, several years later, on 12 January 1792.

In 1805, he fought at Austerlitz. In 1812, he fought at Saltanovka, Smolensk, Shevardino, Borodino, Vyazma and Krasnyi.

For his service during the Napoleonic Wars, he received the Order of St. Anna (2nd class), Order of St. George (4th class), Order of St. George (3rd class), as well as the Prussian Pour le Mérite.

Fyodor was promoted to lieutenant-general on 24 December 1824.

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