Kutuzov,
Mikhail Ilarionovich 1745-1813; Russ. field marshal: defeated Napoleon at Smolensk (1812)
See Kutuzov in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ko͞o-to͞oˈzôf, -zəf), Mikhail Ilarionovich. Prince of Smolensk. 1745-1813.
Russian field marshal who distinguished himself in the wars against Turkey (1770-1774 and 1787-1791) and commanded (1805-1812) the Russian opposition to Napoleon.