Description: (Military officer)
Field Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov was a distinguished military officer and diplomat of the Russian Empire who served under Empress Catherine II and Emperors Paul I and Alexander I. Renowned for his resilience, Kutuzov survived two head injuries while fighting the Turks. He achieved a significant victory over Napoleon in the Patriotic War of 1812, using attrition warfare with great success. Alexander I praised Kutuzov as one of Europe's most illustrious commanders, cementing his legacy as a courageous and strategic leader in Russian history.