Skobeleff
MIKHAIL DIMITRIE- VICH, a Russian military officer; born in 1843; entered the army as sub-lieutenant in 1861. He distinguished himself against the Poles in 1866, and afterward in Central Asia. In 1876 he was appointed military governor of the province of Ferghana. In the Russo-Turkish War Skobeleff distinguished himself at the second battle of Plevna, and also at Loftscha. In 1878 he was created adjutant-general to the emperor. In 1880 he successfully led an expedition against the Tekke Turcomans, and captured Geok Tepe, Jan. 12, 1881. He was then promoted to the rank of general. He died suddenly in Moscow, July 7, 1882.