Wrangel Alexander Evstafievich

(1804 - 1880) of 15 year from the family joined the Life Guards Semenov regiment, took part in the Polish war in 1831, then all the combat activities it belongs to the Caucasus. In 1832, state adjutant for the commander of a separate corps in the Caucasus, Wrangel participated in expeditions against the Kazi-Mulla, in 1839, Mr.. - Erivan commanding a regiment, showed excellent bravery during the action samurskogo detachment in southern Dagestan. Then sent in support of the Chechen detachment, General Grabbe, in Northern Dagestan, Wrangel participated in the famous storming village Ahulgo and wounded by a bullet in the chest on the fly. 1840-The year he spent in the unit of General Galafeeva, almost in daily skirmishes with the mountaineers. Then, until 1853, his activity was mainly administrative - he had to manage different areas of the Caucasus. During the Crimean War 1853 - 1855 period Wrangel commanded the 20 Infantry Division and was instructed to observe Shamil and keep him from acting in favor of the Turks. The order is executed with them, quite successfully. - In 1855, Mr.. Wrangel commanded 2 nd Guards Infantry Division, in 1857. - Kutaisi was the Governor-General, in 1858. - Chief of the 21 st Infantry Division, commanding and administering the civil part of the Caspian Sea region, took part in the offensive Prince Baryatinsky in the valley Andean Koisu against Shamil. In 1859, commanding a detachment of Dagestan, made a remarkable crossing of the Andean Koisu at Sagrytlo tract (17 - 18 July). Gunibskaya operation ended in the capture of Shamil, wholly owned Wrangel and glorious detachment. In 1860, Mr.. Wrangel was appointed commander of the 5 th infantry corps, and in 1862. - A member of the military council.