Bagration, Pyotr Ivanovich

1765 - He was born in Kizlyar (Dagestan, Northern Caucasus).

1782 - Entered the Russian army and served for a years in Caucasus.

1788 - He participated in the Siege of Ochakov.

1794 - Joined in the Polish campaign.

1799 - His merits were recognized by Suvorov whom he accompanied in the Italian and Swiss campaign.

1805 - Bagration fought against the left wing of the French army commanded by Murat and Lannes.

1812 - Bagration commanded the 2nd army of the West, and though defeated at Mogilev.

         - Rejoined the main army under Barclay de Tolly, and led the left wing at the Battle of Borodino.

1812 - Received a mortal wound that cause him to died on 12th of September,in the village of Simi.