Fyodor Gogel

Fyodor Grigorevich Gogel was a lieutenant-general of the Russian Empire, principally known for his service during the Napoleonic Wars.

Biography

Born in Saratov, to a noble family, Fyodor was the brother of Ivan Gogel, and a relative of Alexander Gogel. Fyodor entered military service on 12 January 1785, and became a captain, several years later, on 12 January 1792.
In 1805, he fought at Austerlitz. In 1812, he fought at Saltanovka, Smolensk (1812)|Smolensk], Shevardino, Borodino, Vyazma and Krasnyi.
For his service during the Napoleonic Wars, he received the Order of [St. Anna], Order of St. George, Order of St. George, as well as the Prussian Pour [le Mérite].
Fyodor was promoted to lieutenant-general on 24 December 1824.