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File:Russian outpost in Circassia (Geoffroy, 1845).JPG

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English: A Russian outpost at the border of Circassia (Geoffroy, 1845).
Date
Source Lacroix, Frédéric (d. 1864). Les mystères de la Russie: Tableau politique et morale de l'empire Russe. Paris, Pagnerre, 1845. (Google Books)
Author
Charles-Michel Geoffroy  (1819–1882)  wikidata:Q16538504
 
Alternative names
C. Geoffroi and Ch. Geoffroy.
Description French copper engraver and engraver
Date of birth/death 2 July 1819 Edit this at Wikidata 24 March 1882 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Joinville, Haute-Marne Passy
Work location
Paris Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q16538504
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These watchtowers or stantizas enabled Russians to monitor Circassian movements during the wars between 1793-1864.

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