About Aleksandr Potapov
Lived 1818 – 1886 (aged 68). Aleksandr Potapov was a Russian politician, military officer and governor.
Alexander Lvovich Potapov (; 16 September 1818, in Voronezh Governorate – 24 October 1886, in Saint Petersburg) was a Russian statesman.
Potapov was Chief of Staff of the Special Corps of Gendarmes from 1861 to 1864, Governor-General of Vilna from 1868 to 1874, and Chief of Gendarmes and Executive Head of the Third Section of H.I.M. Chancellery from 1874 to 1876.
His wife was Princess Ekaterina Vassilievna Obolensky (1820–1871).
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Who was Aleksandr Potapov?
Russian statesman (1818–1886)
When was Aleksandr Potapov born?
Aleksandr Potapov was born on 15 September 1818 in Zemlyansky Uyezd.
When did Aleksandr Potapov die?
Aleksandr Potapov died on 24 October 1886 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Aleksandr Potapov's occupation?
Aleksandr Potapov was a politician, military officer and governor.
What nationality was Aleksandr Potapov?
Aleksandr Potapov was Russian.
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