Ilia Ivanovitch Alekseyev

Ilya Ivanovich Alexeyev (Russian: Илья Иванович Алексеев), born July 18, 1772 and died October 3, 1830 is one of the commanders of the Russian Imperial Army during the Napoleonic Wars.

Biography
Coming from the nobility of the province of Moscow, Ilya Ivanovich Alexeyev began his military career Preobrazhensky regiment. In October 1789, he took part as Sergeant in the Russo-Swedish War (1788–90), during which he was wounded twice. After the war, he was transferred to a regiment of horse guards. During the Russo-Turkish War of 1787-1792, he participated in the capture of Izmail (December 24, 1790). After four years of service in the rank of Captain, it was incorporated into the regiment Horseman s-Soumskoï operating in Poland and was raised in 1796 to grade Major, cavalry inspector then aide of governor military Moscow.

The August 9, 1799, Ilya Alekseyev was elevated to the rank of colonel and soon after, he served as head of the Moscow police. After the transformation of Squadrons Moscow Police in Regiment Hussars Mitau, he was appointed the commander and took part in various battles on Prussian soil. He showed great bravery in the battles of Eylau, Guttstadt, the Heilsberg and Friedland. As a reward for his courage in battle, the May 24, 1809, he was promoted to Major General.

In the Russo-Swedish War of 1808 - 1809, Major General ordered a vanguard detachment and he was decorated in 1809 to his exploits on the battlefield. He received the Order of St. Anna (1st class) - with golden sword and the inscription "For Valour"), and the Order of St. George (3rd class).

During the 1812 Patriotic War, he took part in the first Polotsk battle on October 31, 1812 and fought at the Battle of Chashniki, and the Battle of Smoliani.

Major General Alexeyev was seriously wounded in the leg during the German Campaign of 1813, the Battle of Lutzen. After his recovery, in August 1814, he was appointed commander of the 3rd division of dragoon and August 30, 1815, he distinguished himself at the siege of Metz, and was promoted to lieutenant-general, in recognition of the bravery he showed in battle.

Death and Burial
Ilya Ivanovich Alekseyev died on October 3, 1830 and was buried in the cemetery of Simonov Monastery in Moscow.