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Abram Petrovich Gannibal, also Hannibal or Ganibal, or Abram Hannibal or Abram Petrov (Russian: Абра́м Петро́вич Ганниба́л; c. 1696 – 14 May 1781), was a Russian Chief Military Engineer, General-in-Chief, and nobleman of African origin.
Dec 9, 2007 · Sold into Turkish slavery, Abram Petrovich Hannibal was brought as a black servant to Czar Peter I, known as Peter the Great. He became one of the royal favorites, a general-in-chief, and one of the best educated men in Russia in his era.
Feb 1, 2023 · Abram Petrovich Gannibal’s life was nothing short of extraordinary. Enslaved in Africa and sent to Moscow, he gained the favor of Tsar Peter the Great and rose to become one of the best military officers and most educated men in Russia.
Jul 5, 2023 · Dive into the captivating journey of Abram Petrovich Gannibal, a remarkable individual who rose from slavery to become a prominent figure in the Russian Empire.
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Mar 19, 2019 · For several years, the African roots of Abram Petrovich Gannibal had been in contention especially after the release of The Black Moor of Peter the Great by his great-grandson Alexander...
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Embark on the extraordinary tale of Abram Petrovich Gannibal, a young boy from Cameroon whose life is transformed by destiny. Witness his journey from captivity to becoming a revered figure...
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Jan 4, 2023 · Peter was impressed by Gannibal’s intelligence and education, and decided to free him and adopt him as his godson. Gannibal was given the name Abram Petrovich Gannibal, after the biblical character Abraham, and was raised in the court household of the Emperor.
