Matvei Zakharov
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Matvei Vasilevich Zakharov (Russian: Матве́й Васи́льевич Заха́ров; August 17, 1898 – January 31, 1972) was Marshal of the Soviet Union, Chief of the General Staff, and Deputy Defense Minister.
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Native name | Матве́й Васи́льевич Заха́ров |
Born | (1898-08-17)August 17, 1898 Voylovo village, near Tver, Russian Empire |
Died | January 31, 1972(1972-01-31) (aged 73) Moscow, Soviet Union |
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Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Red Army |
Years of service | 1917–1971 |
Rank | Marshal of the Soviet Union (1959-1971) |
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