Butochiyn Tsog
Mongolian politician and general (1912–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Butochiyn Tsog (Mongolian: Бутачийн Цог) was a Mongolian politician and military leader in the Mongolian People's Republic from the 1950s up until 1985. He is credited with building Mongolian military strength in the 60s and 70s.[1]
Quick Facts Chief of the General Staff of the People's Army, Preceded by ...
Butochiyn Tsog | |
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Бутачийн Цог | |
Chief of the General Staff of the People's Army | |
In office 1965–1970 | |
Preceded by | Dorjiin Gombojav |
Succeeded by | Jamsrangijn Jondon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1912-05-25)25 May 1912 Sergelen, Töv, Mongolia |
Died | 10 August 1989(1989-08-10) (aged 77) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
Spouse | Natalya Barsukova |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union |
Military Service | |
Allegiance | Mongolian People's Republic Soviet Union |
Service/ | Mongolian People's Army |
Years of service | 1936 - 1985 |
Rank | Colonel General |
Battles/wars | |
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