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Alexander Suvorov

Also known as Suvorov

Alexander Suvorov was a Russian general of the eighteenth century, famous for never losing a major battle. He won important victories against the Ottoman Empire, including the storming of Izmail in 1790, and commanded campaigns in Poland and Italy. He is regarded as one of the greatest commanders of the Russian Empire.

Alexander Suvorov
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Russian EmpireMilitaryDuchy of Parma and PiacenzaMilitary

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Piedmontese Republic

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Alexander Suvorov. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/alexander-suvorov
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