What nationality was Barclay de Tolly?
Baltic German
French
Swedish
Polish
Answer
Baltic German, Barclay de Tolly was a Russian field marshal who served under Alexander I during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in Livonia (present-day Latvia), he was of German descent but considered himself Russian. Despite facing prejudice due to his ethnicity, de Tolly proved his loyalty and skill on the battlefield, rising to become one of Russia's most respected military commanders.
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