Table of contents:
- Mikhail Illarionovich and Ekaterina Ilinichna Kutuzov
- Pyotr Ivanovich and Ekaterina Pavlovna Bagration
- Nikolay Nikolaevich and Sofya Alekseevna Raevsky
- Alexander Alekseevich and Margarita Mikhailovna Tuchkov
- Denis Vasilievich and Sofya Nikolaevna Davydov
Video: How the family life of the generals of the Patriotic War of 1812 developed: Charming dandies of the past
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
The names of the heroes of the Patriotic War of 1812 are widely known. They were all related by love for their native land and the unparalleled courage with which they defended their homeland. And outside of battles and battles, everyone had their own life. Next to them were charming wives who were waiting for husbands from the war. What were they, the glorious companions of Russian heroes, how did the family life of talented commanders develop?
Mikhail Illarionovich and Ekaterina Ilinichna Kutuzov
Mikhail Kutuzov married back in 1778 to the daughter of Lieutenant General Ilya Bibikov. The family union of Mikhail Kutuzov was rightfully considered happy, six children were born in the marriage, but the son Nikolai died in infancy. The commander's five daughters grew up and successfully married.
The frivolous customs of that time left their mark on the family life of the Kutuzovs. The couple loved each other dearly, but each lived in separation for his own pleasure. This did not stop them from touchingly caring for each other and their children.
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Pyotr Ivanovich and Ekaterina Pavlovna Bagration
The marriage of Prince Bagration and the grand-niece of Prince Potemkin Catherine Skavronskaya was arranged personally by Paul I. According to the testimony of contemporaries, it was difficult to imagine a more inappropriate couple. Their wedding took place in 1800, and after 5 years Princess Bagration left Russia and categorically refused to return to her husband under a variety of pretexts.
The young beauty shone in high society, easily turned on admirers and parted with them just as easily. Pyotr Bagration enjoyed success with women, but until the end of his days he continued to love his frivolous wife.
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Nikolay Nikolaevich and Sofya Alekseevna Raevsky
The marriage of the commander Nikolai Raevsky and the granddaughter of Mikhail Lomonosov, Sofia Konstantinova, concluded in 1794, turned out to be extremely successful. Sofya Alekseevna did not shine with special beauty, but according to the testimony of Prince Dolgoruky, her meek disposition, benevolence and the ability to support any conversation made her one of the most popular women in the secular society of that time.
The Raevskys loved each other and did not look for souls in their children. They managed, despite some disagreements and disagreements, to maintain their feelings and loyalty to each other until the end of their days.
Alexander Alekseevich and Margarita Mikhailovna Tuchkov
Alexander Tuchkov was fascinated by Margarita Naryshkina when she was still in her first marriage with Pavel Lasunsky. Her first marriage did not bring happiness, three years later she broke up with her husband, and Alexander Tuchkov, who was in love, immediately proposed to her. However, the parents did not immediately agree to Margarita Mikhailovna's second marriage. Nevertheless, in 1806, the wedding of the lovers took place. They were both happy, not yet knowing that life had measured out only a few years of love for them. At first, the spouse accompanied the commander on campaigns, hiding behind the uniform of an orderly, later she became a sister of mercy.
However, in 1812 she did not have the opportunity to follow her husband: their son Nikolai was still very young. The news of the death of her beloved husband practically crushed Margarita Mikhailovna. She tried for a long time to find his body on the Borodino field, but all attempts were unsuccessful. In memory of her husband, the widow will build a church on the battlefield, and later build a monastery here. After the death of his only son, he will take monastic vows and become abbess in the same monastery.
Denis Vasilievich and Sofya Nikolaevna Davydov
The wedding of Denis Davydov and Sophia Chirkova took place in 1819, but before the marriage, the poet and general managed to survive several rather strong hobbies. Davydov's friends hoped that marriage with Sophia would heal his heart wounds.
However, this is what happened. After the wedding, he began to spend a lot of time with his wife, finding various excuses for leaving the service. In marriage, 9 children were born. Sophia was always devoted to her husband, but he had strong hobbies that he could not resist.
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