Historical FigureMale
Abraham Petrowitsch Hannibal
1696 – 1781
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryAbram Petrovich Gannibal, also Hannibal or Ganibal, or Abram Hannibal or Abram Petrov, was a Russian Chief Military Engineer, General-in-Chief, and nobleman of African origin. As a child, Gannibal was captured by Ottomans and brought to Russia as a gift for Peter the Great. He was then raised in the emperor's court, with the emperor becoming his godfather at his baptism.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1696
Ethiopian Empire
Date of death
November 30, 1782
Suyda
Citizenship
Russian Empire
Occupations & fields
military engineermilitary personnelengineersoldier
Awards & honours
Knight of the Order of St. Alexander NevskyOrder of Saint Anna
- Field and occupation
- ruský vojenský a politický činitel
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