Pavel Nakhimov

Pavel Nakhimov
Born	(1802-07-05)5 July 1802 Vyazemsky Uyezd, Smolensk Governorate, Russian Empire
Died	12 July 1855(1855-07-12) (aged 53) Sevastopol, Taurida Governorate, Russian Empire (Crimea)
Buried	St. Vladimir's Cathedral, Sevastopol
Allegiance	Russian Empire
Service/branch	Imperial Russian Navy
Years of service	1818–1855
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	Corvette Navarine Frigate Pallada Ship of the line Silistria Ship Brigade of the Black Sea Fleet Chief of Fleet Division Squadron of the Black Sea Fleet Commander of Fleet and Port
Battles/wars	Greek War of Independence Battle of Navarino Russo-Turkish War (1828–29) Crimean War Battle of Sinop Siege of Sevastopol †
Awards	see awards

Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov (Russian: Павел Степанович Нахимов, pronounced [ˈpavʲɪl sʲtʲɪˈpanəvʲɪtɕ nɐˈxʲiməf]; July 5 [O.S. June 23] 1802 – July 12 [O.S. June 30] 1855) was a Russian Admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy known for his victory in the Battle of Sinop and his leadership in the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) during the Crimean War.

He joined the imperial Russian Navy and moved up the ranks serving in the Greek War of Independence and the Russo-Turkish War (1828–29). At the beginning of the Crimean War, he delivered a significant victory at the Battle of Sinop against the Ottoman Empire. Afterward, he was a leader in the defense of Sevastopol against British, French, and Ottoman forces, during which a sniper wounded him, and he died a few days later.

After his death, he became a hero in Russia, with medals and ships named after him, especially during Soviet times, starting with Stalin.^[1] Also, a Soviet Film called Admiral Nakhimov was made in 1947 about his life.^[2]