Alexander Kazarsky
Aleksander Ivanovich Kazarsky | |
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| Native name | Алекса́ндр Ива́нович Каза́рский |
| Born | 16 June 1797 |
| Died | 16 June 1833 (aged 36) |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire |
| Branch | Imperial Russian Navy |
| Years of service | 1811–1833 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | Russo-Turkish War |
Aleksander Ivanovich Kazarsky (Belarusian: Алякса́ндр Іва́навіч Каза́рскі, Russian: Алекса́ндр Ива́нович Каза́рский; 16 June 1797 – 16 June 1833) was a Russian naval officer, the hero of the Russo-Turkish War (1828–1829). Kazarsky was the captain of brig Mercury and became famous after the victory in the battle against two Turkish ships of the line.
Career
- Kazarsky joined the fleet in 1811.
- In 1814 he became an officer.
- In 1829 as a Captain Lieutenant he was the captain of 18-gun brig Mercury.
- On 14 May 1829 Mercury under the command of Kazarsky won the battle against two Turkish ships of the line.
- From 26 May to 17 July 1829 Kasarsky was the captain of frigate Pospeshny.
- From 1831 to 1833 Kazarsky was a member of the retinue of Nicholas I of Russia.
- In 1833 he was poisoned.
A brig, a torpedo boat and a street in Sevastopol were named after him.