Lazar Serebryakov

Lazar Serebryakov, or by his birth name Ghazar Artsatagortsian (Armenian: Ղազար Արծաթագործեան), born in 1795 was a Russian Navy Admiral of Armenian descent. He participated in the Russo-Turkish War, 1828-1829, serving in the Black Sea and Baltic fleets, commanding battleships. In 1838, he laid the foundation of the city of Novorossiysk. He also held top command positions during the Crimean war (1853–1856). He died in 1862.

Lazar Serebryakov
Ղազար Արծաթագործեան
Born
Ghazar Artsatagortsian

1795 (1795)
Died1862 (aged 66–67)
OccupationNaval officer

References

    See also
    • List of Armenians
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