Alexander Ypsilantis
Greek general (1792-1828)
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Summary
Alexander Ypsilantis was born on December 12, 1792[1], in Constantinople[2]. He died on January 31, 1828[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], major general[6], and freedom fighter[7].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Athens[8]
- Father: Konstantinos Ypsilantis[9]
- Mother: Elisavet Ypsilanti[10]
- Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire[11], Russian Empire[12], First Hellenic Republic[13]
- Position held: member of Filiki Eteria[14], lord of Moldavia[15], lord of Wallachia[16]
- Award received: Order of St. Vladimir[17], Order of Saint Anna[18]
- Member of: Filiki Eteria[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: Ypsilantis family[21]
- Military branch: cavalry[22]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[23]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[24], Battle of Dresden[25], Greek War of Independence[26], Battle of Dragashani[27]
- Given name: Alexandros[28]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[29], First Hellenic Republic[30]
- Depicted by: Alexandros Ypsilantis Memorial[31], Bust of Alexandros Ypsilantis, Ptolemaida[32], Bust of Alexandros Ypsilantis, Stavroupoli[33], Bust of Alexandros Ypsilantis, Kilkis[34]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[36], Russian Biographical Dictionary[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[39], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[40], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Modern Greek[42], Russian[43]
- Name in native language: Αλέξανδρος Υψηλάντης[44], Alexandru Ipsilanti[45]
- Sibling: Dimitrios Ypsilantis[46], Nikolaos Ipsilantes[47], Georgios Ypsilantis[48]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Ypsilantis born?
Alexander Ypsilantis's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
Where did Alexander Ypsilantis die?
Alexander Ypsilantis passed away in Vienna[4].
Who were Alexander Ypsilantis's parents?
Alexander Ypsilantis's father was Konstantinos Ypsilantis[9]. Alexander Ypsilantis's mother was Elisavet Ypsilanti[10].
What did Alexander Ypsilantis do for work?
Alexander Ypsilantis worked as a military personnel[5], major general[6], and freedom fighter[7].
What awards did Alexander Ypsilantis receive?
Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir[17] and Order of Saint Anna[18].