Baryatinsky Alexander

(1815-1879) - Military and statesman. Prince. Field-Marshal (1859). Adjutant-General (1853). Service began in 1831, Mr.. He participated in battles with the mountaineers during the Caucasian War. In 1836-1845 he. - In the retinue of the heir to the throne. Since 1850. - In the retinue of the Emperor. After the conquest of Chechnya, where he organized a military and national governance. During the Crimean War - Chief of General Staff of the Caucasus. Since 1856. - Viceroy in the Caucasus, and from 1857. - Chief of the Caucasian Army. Since 1869. - Member of the State Council. Since 1862. Retired. Active opponents of the military reforms 1860-1870's.