Fyodor Ushakov | |
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Native name | Фёдор Фёдорович Ушаков |
Nickname(s) | Ushak Pasha |
Born | Burnakovo, Moscow Governorate, Russian Empire | 24 February 1745
Died | 14 October 1817 Alekseevka, Tambov Governorate, Russian Empire | (aged 72)
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Years of service | 1766–1812 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | Black Sea Fleet |
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Relations | House of Ushakov |
Feodor (Theodore) Ushakov | |
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![]() Russian icon of Saint Fyodor Ushakov | |
Holy Righteous Warrior | |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodoxy |
Canonized | 7 August 2001, Sanaksar Monastery, Temnikov, Russia by Russian Orthodox Church |
Major shrine | Sanaksar Monastery, Temnikov, Russia |
Feast | 2 October 23 July, 23 May |
Attributes | Admiral attire Telescope Scroll Medals |
Patronage | Russian Navy Nuclear bombers |
Fyodor Fyodorovich Ushakov (Russian: Фёдор Фёдорович Ушаков, romanized: Fëdor Fëdorovič Ušakov, IPA: [ʊʂɐˈkof]; 24 February [O.S. 13 February] 1745 – 14 October [O.S. 2 October] 1817) was a Russian naval commander and admiral. He won every engagement he participated in as the admiral of the Russian fleet, and is regarded as one of the greatest naval commanders in history, and one of the most capable naval commanders of Russia of all time.[1][2][3]