Yakov Hildebrandt

Yakov Hildebrandt
Яков Гильтебрандт
Hildebrandt in 1900
Birth nameYakov Apollonovich Hildebrandt
Born(1842-10-02)2 October 1842
Died27 May 1915(1915-05-27) (aged 72)
Allegiance Russia
Branch Imperial Russian Navy
Service years1858–1909
Rank Admiral
ConflictsBoxer Rebellion
Alma materNaval Cadet Corps

Yakov Apollonovich Hildebrandt (Russian: Яков Апполонович Гильтебрандт; 2 October [O.S. 20 September] 1842 – 27 May [O.S. 14 May] 1915) was a Russian admiral. He was most known for his service in the Boxer Rebellion during the Battle of the Taku Forts where he served as the primary commander.