When was Alexander Kolchak born?

Alexander Kolchak was born on 4 November 1874 in Alexandrovskoye.

What positions has Alexander Kolchak held?

Positions held by Alexander Kolchak include: Supreme Ruler of Russia (1918–1920); Supreme Commander.

Where did Alexander Kolchak study?

Alexander Kolchak was educated at Naval Cadet Corps, St. Petersburg Naval Institute.

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Alexander Kolchak

Russian admiral and military leader of the White movement (1874-1920)

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Admiral Alexander Vasilyevich Kolchak was a Russian navy officer and polar explorer who led the White movement in the Russian Civil War. When he assumed the title of Supreme Ruler of Russia in 1918, Kolchak headed a military dictatorship, which ruled over the territory of the former Russian Empire controlled by the Whites. He was a proponent of Russian nationalism and militarism, and opposed democracy as a principle which he believed was tied to pacifism, internationalism, and socialism.

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Born: 4 November 1874 wd
Place of birth: Alexandrovskoye wd
Died: 7 February 1920 wd
Place of death: Irkutsk wd
Citizenship: Russian Empire, Russian State wd
Occupation: politician, explorer, military officer, oceanographer, soldier, glaciologist wd
Political party: White movement wd
Education: Naval Cadet Corps, St. Petersburg Naval Institute wd
Spouse: Sofia Kolchak wd

Positions held wd

Supreme Ruler of Russia (18 November 1918 – 5 January 1920)
Supreme Commander

Awards wd

Constantin Medal (1906)
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class with swords (1917)
Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class (1910)
Order of Saint Anna, 4th class (1904)
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class with swords (1916)
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with swords (1905)
Order of Saint Vladimir 4th class with swords and bow (1903)
Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class with Swords (1915)
Order of St. George, 3rd class (1919)
Order of St. George, 4th class (1915)
Gold Sword for Bravery (1905)
Russo-Japanese War Medal (1906)
Medal "In memory of the 300th anniversary of Romanov dynasty" (1913)
Medal In memory of Alexander III (1896)
Medal In memory of the 200th anniversary of Gangut battle (1915)

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When was Alexander Kolchak born?: Alexander Kolchak was born on 4 November 1874 in Alexandrovskoye.
What positions has Alexander Kolchak held?: Positions held by Alexander Kolchak include: Supreme Ruler of Russia (1918–1920); Supreme Commander.
Where did Alexander Kolchak study?: Alexander Kolchak was educated at Naval Cadet Corps, St. Petersburg Naval Institute.

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