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Born | April 10, 1635 [O.S. March 31, 1635] Auchleuchries, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
Died | 29 November 1699 Moscow, Russia | (aged 64)
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Years of service | 1655-1699 |
Rank | General |
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Patrick Leopold Gordon of Auchleuchries (31 March 1635 – 29 November 1699) was a general and rear admiral in Russia, of Scottish origin. He was descended from a family of Aberdeenshire, holders of the estate of Auchleuchries, near Ellon. The family was connected with the noble branch of Haddo. As a result of his distinguished service for Sweden, Poland and Russia he rose in ranks from trooper to full general, and became a principal advisor and close friend of Tsar Peter the Great. Gordon assumed the additional Christian name of Leopold when confirmed as a Roman Catholic shortly before his death.