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title: Prince Peter Bagration
author: George Dawe
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17817/prince-peter-bagration/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-08-25
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# Prince Peter Bagration
_Authored by George Dawe_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17817.jpg)
## Image Caption
Prince Peter Bagration (1765-1812), a Russian general of Georgian origin who served during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). He commanded one of Russia's main armies during [Napoleon's invasion of Russia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Napoleon's_Invasion_of_Russia/) and was mortally wounded at the [Battle of Borodino](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2274/battle-of-borodino/) (7 September 1812). Oil on canvas portrait by George Dawe, early 19th century.
Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Dawe, G. (2023, August 25). Prince Peter Bagration. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Dawe, George. "Prince Peter Bagration." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 25, 2023. .
### MLA
Dawe, George. "Prince Peter Bagration." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 Aug 2023, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:George_Dawe_-_Portrait_of_General_Pyotr_Bagration_(1765-1812)_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg) by [**George Dawe**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:George_Dawe_-_Portrait_of_General_Pyotr_Bagration_(1765-1812)_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 25 August 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.