Alexey Kaledin
Alexey Maksimovich Kaledin | |
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General Alexey Kaledin | |
| Born | 24 October 1861 Ust-Khopyorskaya, Saratov Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 11 February 1918 (aged 56) Novocherkassk, Russian SFSR |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire Don Republic (White Movement) |
| Branch | Imperial Russian Army Don Army (White Movement) |
| Years of service | 1889–1918 |
| Rank | General of the cavalry |
| Commands | 12th Cavalry Division and 8th Army (WW1) Don Army |
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Alexey Maksimovich Kaledin (Russian: Алексей Максимович Каледин; 24 October 1861 – 11 February 1918) was a Don Cossack Cavalry General who commanded the 12th Cavalry Division and Russian Eight Army during World War I. He also led the Don Cossack White movement in the opening stages of the Russian Civil War.