Ivan Martynovich Lesovoy (Russian: Иван Мартынович Лесовой, 22 November 1835 – ?) was a Russian Imperial Army general who fought in the Russo-Turkish War and served as the Minister of War of the Principality of Bulgaria.

Ivan Martynovich Lesovoy
Иван Мартынович Лесовой
Minister of War
In office
24 April 1882 – 3 July 1882
MonarchAlexander of Battenberg
Prime MinisterJohn Casimir Ehrnrooth
Preceded byVladimir Krylov
Succeeded byAlexander Kaulbars
Personal details
Born
Ivan Martynovich Lesovoy

22 November 1835
Died?
NationalityRussian
AwardsOrder of St. George
Military service
Allegiance Russian Empire
 Principality of Bulgaria
Branch/serviceImperial Russian Army
Years of service1857—?
RankMajor General
Battles/warsRusso-Turkish War

Biography

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Ivan Lesovoy joined the Russian Imperial Army on 20 July 1857. He commanded the artillery of the Bulgarian Land Forces between 10 November 1879 and 28 August 1883.[1] He was a lieutenant colonel during his term.[1] In 1882 Lesovoy became the acting war minister of Bulgaria and the general-adjutant of the Prince of Bulgaria. Later that year he returned to Russia. From 1885 to 1893, Lesovoy was in command of the 39th Artillery Brigade of the 39th Infantry Division.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Russian officers in Bulgarian service 1879-85". bulgarianartillery.it. 17 February 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2024.