Fyodor Apraksin
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For people with a similar surname, see Apraxin.
Count Fyodor Matveyevich Apraksin (also Apraxin; Russian: Фёдор Матве́евич Апра́ксин; 7 December [O.S. 27 November] 1661 – 21 November [O.S. 10 November] 1728, Moscow[1]) was one of the first Russian admirals, governed Estonia and Karelia from 1712 to 1723, was made general admiral (1708), presided over the Russian Admiralty from 1717 to 1728[2] and commanded the Baltic Fleet from 1723.
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Count Fyodor Matveyevich Apraksin | |
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Born | (1661-12-07)December 7, 1661 |
Died | November 21, 1728(1728-11-21) (aged 66) |
Allegiance | Russia |
Rank | General admiral |
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President of Admiralty Board | |
In office 1717–1728 | |
Monarchs | Peter I Catherine I Peter II |
Preceded by | office established |
Succeeded by | Peter von Sivers (as vice president) |
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