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Alexander Stroganov

1795 – 1891

Statesman and general of the Russian Empire of the 19th century

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About Alexander Stroganov

Lived 1795 – 1891 (aged 95). Alexander Stroganov was a Russian politician.

Count Alexander Grigoryevich Stroganov (; – ) was a Russian Imperial statesman who served as the minister of the interior from 1839 to 1841 and then as a member of the State Council from 1849. He also served as the governor-general of Novorossiya and Bessarabia from 1855 to 1863. He was a member of the Stroganov family.

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Important facts

Born

31 December 1795, Saint Petersburg

Birth century

18th century

Died

2 August 1891, Odesa

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Russian Empire

Education

Emperor Alexander Institute of Railway Engineers

Positions held

Member of the State Council of the Russian Empire

Awards

Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of Saint Anna, 4th class; Order of the White Eagle; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class; Order of St. Andrew; Order of St. George, 4th class; Order of the Redeemer; Order of St. George, 4th class, for 25 years of service

Also known as

Alexander Grigoriyevich Stroganov, Alexander Grigoryevich Stroganov

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alexander Stroganov's

Gaspard de Prony

1755 – 1839

Mathematician

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

1763 – 1829

Chemist

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Stroganov?

statesman and general of the Russian Empire of the 19th century (1796-1891)

When was Alexander Stroganov born?

Alexander Stroganov was born on 31 December 1795 in Saint Petersburg.

When did Alexander Stroganov die?

Alexander Stroganov died on 2 August 1891 in Odesa.

What was Alexander Stroganov's occupation?

Alexander Stroganov was a politician.

What nationality was Alexander Stroganov?

Alexander Stroganov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Stroganov

· Wikidata: Q2387340

· DBpedia: Alexander Stroganov

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