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Abram Petrovich Gannibal, also Hannibal or Ganibal, or Abram Hannibal or Abram Petrov (Russian: Абра́м Петро́вич Ганниба́л; c. 1696 – 14 May 1781), was a Russian Chief Military Engineer, General-in-Chief, and nobleman of African origin.
Feb 1, 2023 · Abram Petrovich Gannibal’s life was nothing short of extraordinary. Enslaved in Africa and sent to Moscow, he gained the favor of Tsar Peter the Great and rose to become one of the best military officers and most educated men in Russia.
Dec 9, 2007 · Sold into Turkish slavery, Abram Petrovich Hannibal was brought as a black servant to Czar Peter I, known as Peter the Great. He became one of the royal favorites, a general-in-chief, and one of the best educated men in Russia in his era.
Jul 5, 2023 · Dive into the captivating journey of Abram Petrovich Gannibal, a remarkable individual who rose from slavery to become a prominent figure in the Russian Empire. Follow...
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Abram Petrovich Gannibal, also Hannibal or Ganibal, or Abram Hannibal or Abram Petrov, was a Russian Chief Military Engineer, General-in-Chief, and nobleman of African origin.
Aug 5, 2005 · The boy Abram Petrovich Gannibal, from humble origins in Ethiopia, became a godson to the Russian tsar Peter the Great via the unusual route of being bought as a child slave in Constantinople.
Mar 19, 2019 · Abram Petrovich Gannibal is celebrated as one of Russia’s most exceptional engineers having overseen the construction of several Russian fortresses and the Ladoga Canal.
