Boris Sheremetev
Count Boris Sheremetev | |
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Portrait by P. Krasovskiy | |
| Born | 5 May 1652 Moscow, Russia |
| Died | 28 February 1719 (aged 66) Moscow, Russia |
| Allegiance | Russia |
| Branch | Russian Army |
| Years of service | 1681–1719 |
| Rank | Field marshal |
| Battles / wars | Russo-Polish War |
| Awards | Titles: Boyar (1686) Count (1706) Orders: Order of St. Andrew Order of the White Eagle Order of the Black Eagle |
Count Boris Petrovich Sheremetev (Russian: Бори́с Петро́вич Шереме́тев; 5 May [O.S. 25 April] 1652 – 28 February [O.S. 17 February] 1719) was a Russian diplomat and general field marshal during the Great Northern War. He became the first Russian count in 1706. His children included Pyotr Sheremetev and Natalia Sheremeteva.