'Prince Woronzow, Russian General of the forces in Asia', 1853. Artist: Unknown

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'Prince Woronzow, Russian General of the forces in Asia', 1853. Mikhail Semenovich Vorontsov (1782-1856) became an officer in the army during the Napoleonic wars. In 1823 he was appointed governor general of 'New Russia', (the southern Ukraine). In 1844 he was appointed commander-in-chief and viceroy of the Caucasus. In recognition of his campaign in Chechnya, he was raised to the dignity of prince. He was made a field-marshal in 1856. An engraving from the Illustrated London News, (11 December 1853).

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