Botsis Ivan Fedoseevich

Born in Dalmatia, he served in the Venetian navy, and in the end of 1703, at the request of Peter the Great, arrived in Russia. 1704. appointed head of the galley fleet, which is then erected in St. Petersburg and Kronstadt. In 1705, Mr.. promoted Bruce (Chief Commandant of St. Petersburg) to drive the Swedish general Maydell from building while Petersburg. In 1708, Mr.. Count Botsis accidentally and successfully attacked the Finnish coast, ravaged the city of Borg, collected tribute from the surrounding villages, and destroyed the enemy unit and burned 15 merchant ships. In August of that year, again defended Russia from the Swedish general Lyubekera. In 1710, Mr.. helped the siege and conquest of Vyborg. In August 1712, Mr.. under the command of Apraksin, on the way to the Finnish shtetl Vogelasko, took over the Swedish squadron of 6 warships. In 1713, Mr.. commanded the rear guard of the fleet, which was led by Peter the vanguard, and who was driving in Finland the Army Lieutenant-General Prince Golitsyn. Peter the Great was in correspondence with the Count Botsisom, which is valued for his knowledge and personal dignity; Botsisa the death of the king took the memory of his sword and provide pensions for his family. During the marriage of Catherine of Peter Botsis was imprisoned father the king, together with Vice-Admiral Cruys. Died in 1714