About Alexander Drenteln
Lived 1820 – 1888 (aged 68). Alexander Drenteln was a Russian statesperson, military personnel and military officer.
Alexander Romanovich Drenteln (1820–1888) was a Russian general.
He held the rank of General of the Infantry, and held the positions of: Adjutant General of the H. I. M. Retinue, Chief of Gendarmes, the last Executive Head of the Third Section of His Imperial Majesty's Chancellery (1878–1880), Commander of the Odessa Military District (1880–1881).
On March 25, 1879, he was the target of a failed assassination attempt by Russian nihilists.
Awards Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov), 1st class, 1863 Order of Saint Anna, 1st class, 1868
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Who was Alexander Drenteln?
Russian general (1820-1888)
When was Alexander Drenteln born?
Alexander Drenteln was born on 7 March 1820 in Kyiv.
When did Alexander Drenteln die?
Alexander Drenteln died on 15 July 1888 in Kyiv.
What was Alexander Drenteln's occupation?
Alexander Drenteln was a statesperson, military personnel and military officer.
What nationality was Alexander Drenteln?
Alexander Drenteln was Russian.
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