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Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky

1758 – 1838

Russian prince and politician

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Lived 1758 – 1838 (aged 79). Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky was a Russian politician.

Prince Dmitry Ivanovich Lobanov-Rostovsky (; 20 September 1758 – 25/26 July 1838) was a Russian general and statesman. He stemmed from the Lobanov-Rostovsky family.

Biography After Russia's defeat at Friedland on 14 June 1807, Russia asked for an armistice, which Lobanov-Rostovsky signed on Russia's behalf on 30 June 1807 (with marshal Louis-Alexandre Berthier signing for France).

With prince Alexander Kurakin, he participated in the following negotiations and was one of the plenipotentiaries who signed of the Treaty of Tilsit on 7 July 1807, on behalf of the Tzar.

Career From 12 January 1808 to 12 February 1809 Rostovsky was governor of Saint Petersburg.

From 1810 Since December 1810 Rostovsky was the Livonian, Estland and Kurland governor-general and the Riga military governor, taking over from Friedrich von Buxhoeveden, until 1812, when he himself was replaced Philip Paulucci at the beginning of the 1812 war.

Under Rostovsky governorship Riga garrison was strengthened and the Daugavgrīvas fortress was rebuilt. He was minister of justice from 25 August 1817 to 18 October 1827.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
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 St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class; Order of St. Andrew; Gold Sword for Bravery; Order of St. George, 3rd class; Order of St. George, 4th class
Also known as
Dmitry Ivanovich Lobanov-Rostovsky

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky?

Russian prince and politician (1758-1838)

When was Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky born?

Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky was born on 20 September 1758 in Moscow.

When did Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky die?

Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky died on 25 July 1838 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky's occupation?

Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky was a politician.

What nationality was Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky?

Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dmitry Lobanov-Rostovsky

· Wikidata: Q1975441

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