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Eduard Pleske

1852 – 1904

Russian politician

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About Eduard Pleske

Lived 1852 – 1904 (aged 51). Eduard Pleske was a Russian banker and politician.

Eduard Dmitrievich Pleske (; – ) was a Russian statesman of German origin.

Career Eduard Pleske was born into a noble family in the Russian Empire. He was educated in the Imperial Alexander Lyceum. After graduation, he joined the Ministry of Finance. Pleske was Assistant Director and later Director of the Special Credit Office.

Eduard Pleske also held the position of Head of the State Bank of the Russian Empire, and his signature can be seen in many Russian banknotes dated 1895–1899.

He was appointed Assistant Minister of Finance under Sergei Witte in 1903. He succeeded Witte on 16 August 1903 after Witte was shunted aside to the position of Chairman of the Committee of Ministers. He died in office on the 4 February 1904. He was also briefly a member of the Imperial State Council in 1904.

Eduard Pleske published in 1885, Reference Guide to Tax collectors, State Chambers and Treasuries

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Imperial Alexander Lyceum
Positions held
Finance minister of Imperial Russia, Member of the State Council of the Russian Empire
Also known as
Eduard Theodor Pleske

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eduard Pleske?

Russian politician (1852–1904)

When was Eduard Pleske born?

Eduard Pleske was born on 25 October 1852.

When did Eduard Pleske die?

Eduard Pleske died on 26 April 1904.

What was Eduard Pleske's occupation?

Eduard Pleske was a banker and politician.

What nationality was Eduard Pleske?

Eduard Pleske was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eduard Pleske

· Wikidata: Q2389916

· DBpedia: Eduard Pleske

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