Baron Roman von Ungern-Sternberg
Russian military leader
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role in Mongolian history
- In Mongolia: Independence and revolution
…units under the command of Baron Roman von Ungern-Sternberg (known as the “Mad Baron”) entered Mongolia from eastern Siberia, advanced on Niislel Khüree, drove out the Chinese occupation forces, and in February 1921 restored the Bogd Khan to the throne under the baron’s control.
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