Vercingetorix (Vercingetorix) (died 46 BC), the leader of the tribe of Arverne in central Gaul, the enemy of Julius Caesar. In 52 BC, when Caesar actually conquered all Gaul, Vercingetorix Arverni elected their king. Junior Vercingetorix, who had, apparently, a great gift for organization, was able to raise obschegallskoe revolt and build (more…)

Shusherin Alexander (1774 – 1838) – Art. Advisor, Chairman of the Saratov Chamber of criminal cases, came from the nobility of the Nizhny Novgorod province. In 1783 S. was recorded at the service of a corporal in the Life Guards Horse Regiment and in 1789, granted to the lieutenants and the Horse (more…)

Nadir Shah (1688) – famous conqueror. Born in Khorasan. His father, who belonged to the Turkic Afshar tribe, was engaged in sewing sheepskin covers. Twice N. became chieftain robber gang. In 1726, when he was a gang in 3000 people. He sought forgiveness (more…)

Averyanov Yuri Glebovich (01/17/1959). Representative of the President Office of the Cossacks, a board member of Home-town associations of Cossacks in Moscow, born January 17, 1959 in Odessa, graduated from the Belarusian State University.

In 1991 he was elected as a board member of Home-town (more…)

Shemyaka Demetrius (1420 – 1453) and Red Demetrius (1421 – 1441) Y. – Prince Galitsky (Galich, Kostroma), grandchildren, Dimitri Donskoy. D. Shemyaka, in contrast to the gentle brother, was a man of unbridled energy, no scruples in order to achieve the intended purpose; famous tireless and stubborn fight against Vasily the Blind, his cousin for the throne (more…)

David Rostislavich (1140 – 04/23/1197) – Prince of Smolensk, the fourth of the sons of Rostislav-Michael Mstislavich, Grand Prince of Kiev. Born in Smolensk, in 1140, and died April 23, 1197. Departing from Smolensk to occupy Kiev table, Rostislav sent to David in 1154 in Novgorod, Novgorod but for the fact (more…)

Brutus (Decimus Junius-Brutus) (1984 BC) – another of the main participants in the killing of Caesar, was born about 1984 BC. distinguished himself in the Gallic and Civil wars and, as a special pet and friend of Caesar, he was showered with favors and honors.

Despite this, he assumed responsibility for the conspiracy to persuade vacillated (more…)

Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius galleries) – one of the most eminent Roman Emperors (284 – 305), celebrated a new era in the history of the Roman Empire. Rod D. was from the vicinity Skodry (current Scutari), from the village Diocles (Dukleya now in Montenegro) and came from the lowest class (his father was a freedman). His name was Diokles, (more…)

Skopin-SHUISKY Mikhail Vasilyevich (1587 – 1610) – Prince, a famous figure in the Time of Troubles. Early in the deprived father, Vasily Fedorovich, who under John IV Grozny played a significant role, while Boris Godunov suffered disgrace, S. Shumsky was brought up under the guidance of the mother and studied the "science". Already (more…)

Richard III (1452 – 1485) – King of England (1483 – 1485), was the fourth son of Richard Duke of York and brother of Edward IV. On receipt of the last title of Duke of Gloucester, he faithfully served him, distinguished himself at the Battle of Tewkesbury, commanded the army (more…)