Karl Knorring
Karl Knorring | |
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Illustration of Karl Knorring, dated 1865 | |
| Native name | Крал Фёдорович Кнорринг |
| Birth name | Karl Heinrich von Knorring |
| Born | 22 May 1746 Koeru Parish, Estonia, Russian Empire |
| Died | 12 February 1820 (aged 73) Moscow, Russian Empire |
| Buried | Vvedenskoye Cemetery, Moscow |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire |
| Branch | Imperial Russian Army |
| Years of service | 1764–1803 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Caucasus Forces |
| Battles / wars | Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774) Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792) |
| Awards | Order of Saint Anna (1st class) Order of St. George (4th class) |
| High commissioner of the Caucasus | |
| In office 1801–1802 | |
| Monarch | Alexander I |
| Preceded by | Viceroyalty established |
| Succeeded by | Pavel Tsitsianov |
Karl Fyodorovich von Knorring (Russian: Карл Фёдорович фон Кнорринг; 22 May 1746 - 12 February 1820) was a lieutenant-general of the Russian Empire.
Career
Karl Heinrich von Knorring was born into the Knorring family, which belonged to the Baltic German nobility. Karl's elder brother, Bogdan von Knorring (1746–1825) was also a Russian general. He served as the inspector of the Caucasian Line from March 1799 to late 1802. He played an important role in the incorporation of Eastern Georgia (Kartli-Kakheti) into the Russian Empire. He was dismissed as a result of being unable to make the area stable, as well as the corruption of his appointed officials.
Personal life
Karl was married to Varvara Vladimirovna Davidova (d. 1836), member of the Russian nobility. The marriage produced no children.
Death
He died after 1805.[1]
References
- ^ Bournoutian 2021, p. 284.