Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov

Mikhail Vorontsov
Portrait by George Dawe, c. 1820
Governor-general of New Russia & Bessarabia
In office
1823–1854
Preceded byIvan Inzov
Succeeded byFyodor Palen
Viceroy of Caucasus
In office
1844–1854
Preceded byAleksandr Neidgardt
Succeeded byNikolai Read (acting)
Nikolay Muravyov-Karsky
Personal details
Born30 May [O.S. 19] 1782
Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
Died18 November [O.S. 6] 1856 (aged 74)
Odessa, Russian Empire
SpouseCountess Elżbieta Branicka
RelationsCatherine Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (sister)
Parents
Military service
Allegiance Russia
Branch/serviceImperial Russian Army
Years of service1803–1856
RankField marshal
Commands6th Infantry Division
Russian Caucasus Forces
Battles/wars
Awards
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Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov (Russian: Михаил Семёнович Воронцов; 30 May [O.S. 19] 1782 – 18 November [O.S. 6] 1856) was a Russian nobleman and field marshal, renowned for his success in the Napoleonic Wars and most famous for his participation in the Caucasian War from 1844 to 1853.