Prince Pyotr Ivánovich Bagratión

Also known as Bagratión's, Prince Peter Ivánovich, Prince Bagratión

Supporting
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 35

A gaunt, middle-aged Russian general of medium height, with a firm, impassive face described as of Oriental type. His large, round eyes often appear half-closed, dull, or sleepy, but can sharpen into a steady, hawk-like gaze. He wears a Russian military uniform, sometimes with a felt coat and cap in the field; his formal uniform is tight-fitting and decorated with Russian and foreign orders, including the Star of St. George. His hair and whiskers are trimmed, though their color and precise style are not specified.

Gender: male
Age: middle-aged
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 35
Books: 1

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Alexander I of Russiageneral and sovereign
Bagratión appeals to Alexander through Arakchéev, criticizing Barclay's command and arguing that the army must resist retreat and fight.
CI
Count Ilyá Andréevich Rostóvbanquet host and honored military guest
Count Rostóv organizes and hosts the English Club dinner honoring Bagratión, whose military reputation has made him Moscow’s celebrated hero.
Nicholas Rostóvofficer and commander
Rostóv serves on skirmishing duty under Bagratión and later carries a message at his command; Bagratión also grants Rostóv’s request to remain in attendance on him.
Prince Andrew Bolkónskimilitary commander and subordinate officer
Andrew serves in the military during the earlier campaign under the Russian command structure that includes Bagratión; his later decision to avoid active service reflects his disillusionment with war.
PD
Prince Dolgorúkovcommanders working together
Dolgorúkov presses Bagratión to commence the action, while Bagratión defers responsibility by proposing that they consult Kutúzov.
BD
Barclay de Tollyconflicting source relationships
The commanders' mutual dislike and conflict over authority delay the junction of their armies and deepen the lack of unity in Russian command.
CT
Captain Túshindetachment commander and artillery captain
Bagratión visits Túshin’s battery during the battle, hears his report, and approves his actions with a brief commendation.
CN
Count NostitzRussian and Austrian officers in the allied operation
Nostitz commands the Austrian advanced posts. Believing Murat’s peace proposal, he withdraws his troops and leaves Bagratión’s division exposed.
MI
Mikhail Illarionovich Kutúzovsenior Russian commanders
The passage places Kutúzov’s leadership within the Russian campaign and refers to the army’s earlier conduct at Tarútino and Vyázma; Bagratión is among the prominent Russian commanders associated with that campaign.
Napoleon Bonaparteopposing commanders
Bagratión’s small detachment faces the French forces advancing under Napoleon’s command. Its mission is to hold them off long enough for Kutúzov’s army and transport to escape.
JM
Joachim Muratopposing commanders at Hollabrünn
Murat offers Bagratión a truce under false pretenses, mistaking his detachment for Kutúzov’s full army. Bagratión reports the offer to Kutúzov rather than accepting or rejecting it himself.