Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov

Knyaz Mikhail Illarionovich Golenishchev-Kutuzov () (September 16, 1745 ? April 28, 1813 (n.s.), or 5th September 1745 - 16th April 1813 (o.s.)) was the Russian Field Marshal popularly credited with saving his country from Napoleon's invasion.

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Golenishchev-Kutuzov (usually shortened as Kutuzov), born at Saint Petersburg, entered the Russian army in 1759 or 1760. He saw active service in Poland (1764 ? 1769), and against the Turks (1770 ? 1774); lost an eye in action in the latter year; and after that travelled for some years in central and western Europe.

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