Apraksin Fedor Matveevich

(1661-1728) - military commander, Admiral (1708), Earl (1710). Brother's wife of Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich Martha Apraksina. From 1682, Mr.. - Steward Peter I. One of the participants in the creation and the first leaders 'amusing' Peter regiments. In the late 90's - Dvina voivod and the Governor of Arkhangelsk. With 1700g. - The construction manager of the Azov Fleet, azovskiy Governor. During the Northern War as commander of land forces and naval formations (in particular, galley fleet in the naval battle Gangutskaya). From 1717, Mr.. until his death led the Admiralty Board. He commanded the Caspian Flotilla (1722-1723), the Baltic Fleet (1723-1726). With 1726g .- Member of the Supreme Privy Council, a supporter of. D. Menshikov.