Batyn Dorj
Batyn Dorj | |
|---|---|
| Батын Дорж | |
| Minister of Defense of the Mongolian People's Republic | |
| In office July 1969 – 1978 | |
| Leader | Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal |
| Preceded by | Zhamyangiyn Lhagvasuren |
| Succeeded by | Jarantyn Avkhia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 September 1914 Aldarkhaan, Zavkhan, Bogd Khanate of Mongolia |
| Died | 23 July 1982 (aged 67) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolian People's Republic |
| Citizenship | Mongolian People's Republic |
| Political party | Mongolian People's Party |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mongolian People's Republic |
| Branch/service | Mongolian People's Army |
| Years of service | 1935–1982 |
| Rank | General of the Army |
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General of the Army Batyn Dorj (Mongolian: Батын Дорж; 17 September 1914 — 23 July 1982) was a Mongolian statesman and military leader in the Mongolian People's Republic. He was one of the first 11 generals in Mongolia. Dorj is regarded as one of the most influential and consequential Mongolian government, military and social figures of the twentieth century.