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Barclay de Tolly

A Russian commander of Baltic German origin, initially in command in 1812.

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Also known as Barclay, General Barclay, General Barclay de Tolly

First appearance: xxv

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GWGeneral Weyrot…MDMonsieur Dessa…ALAlpátychAMAnna Mikháylov…SÓSónyaBDBarclay de Tolly

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See Barclay de Tolly in xxv