Count Ilya Andreyevich Bezborodko, born on February 16, 1756, and died on June 8, 1815, in St. Petersburg, was a Russian general and participant in the Russo-Turkish wars. He was the younger brother of Prince A. A. Bezborodko, Chancellor of the Russian Empire, and the son of Andrei Yakovlevich Bezborodko, the General Scribe of the Zaporozhian Host.

Ilya Andreyevich began his military service at the age of 15 and participated in battles against the Turks in 1773 and 1774. In 1785, he became a brigadier and a member of the main provisioning office, receiving the Order of Saint Vladimir 3rd class. The following year, he was promoted to major general. In 1790, he served under the command of A. V. Suvorov and commanded the columns of the left flank during the storming of Izmail, for which he was awarded the Anna ribbon and the Order of Saint George 3rd class. For his bravery in capturing Izmail, he also received a gold sword with diamonds.

In 1795, Bezborodko was promoted to lieutenant general, and on April 5, 1797, Emperor Paul I awarded him the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky. The following year, he became an actual privy councilor and senator. After the death of his brother, Ilya Andreyevich inherited his estate and retired in 1800. He was known as a brave soldier and an honest man, avoiding court intrigues.

On July 29, 1805, Emperor Alexander I awarded him the Order of Saint Vladimir 1st class for his donation towards the establishment of a gymnasium in Nizhyn. He allocated 210,000 rubles for this purpose and committed to contribute 150,000 rubles annually, ensuring the contribution of 3,000 peasants. The gymnasium, named the Nizhyn Gymnasium of Higher Sciences, opened in 1820, and its library was founded on the personal book collection of A. Bezborodko. Ilya Andreyevich was also a Freemason.

Count Bezborodko died of fever in 1815 at the age of 59 while serving as the leader of the nobility of the St. Petersburg province. His remains rest in the Alexander Nevsky Lavra.