Vasily Potto
Vasily Aleksandrovich Potto | |
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Vasily Potto in 1909 | |
| Born | January 1, 1836 Tula Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | November 29, 1911 (aged 75) |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire |
| Branch | Imperial Russian Army |
| Years of service | 1853–1911 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General (1907) |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War Polish January Uprising |
| Other work | Military historian |
Vasily Aleksandrovich Potto (Russian: Василий Александрович Потто; 1 January 1836 – 29 November 1911) was a Russian lieutenant-general (1907) and military historian, known for his landmark works on the history of the Caucasian War.