Alexander Tormasov 1752 – 1819

Biography

Alexander Tormasov was born on August 22, 1752, in Moscow, during a significant period in Russian history. He devoted much of his life to military service, rising to the rank of general and earning a place of prominence in Russia’s armed forces. Throughout his career, Tormasov contributed to his nation during years of considerable change and challenge for the Russian Empire.

After spending nearly seven decades in his native Moscow, Tormasov passed away on December 7, 1819, at an advanced age. He died of cerebrovascular disease, a condition that would have been poorly understood by the medical practitioners of his era. His death marked the end of a long life spent in service to his country.

Tormasov was laid to rest at the Cemetery in Donskoy Monastery, one of Moscow’s most significant spiritual and historical sites. This final resting place reflects the respect afforded to a man of his military standing and longevity. The Donskoy Monastery cemetery remains a testament to those who shaped Russian history during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, with Tormasov’s memory preserved among its venerable grounds.