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Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy

1858 – 1916

Russian politician

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About Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy

Lived 1858 – 1916 (aged 58). Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy was a Russian politician and historian.

Count Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy (1858–1916) was an Imperial Russian politician.

Life His father was Russian diplomat Ivan Matveyevich Tolstoy. His brother was Dmitry Ivanovich Tolstoy (1860–1941), who was director of the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg.

He served as Vice President of the Russian Imperial Academy of Arts while Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich was Academy President. He later served as Imperial Minister of Education in the Witte Government.

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Important facts

Born
18 May 1858, Russian Empire
Birth century
19th century
Died
20 May 1916, Taurida Governorate
Occupation
Politician, historian
Nationality
Russian Empire
Positions held
Member of the State Council of the Russian Empire
Also known as
Ivan Tolstoy

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Ivan Matveyevich Tolstoy
1806 – 1867
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy?

Russian politician (1858-1916)

When was Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy born?

Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy was born on 18 May 1858 in Russian Empire.

When did Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy die?

Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy died on 20 May 1916 in Taurida Governorate.

What was Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy's occupation?

Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy was a politician and historian.

What nationality was Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy?

Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy

· Wikidata: Q4459942

· DBpedia: Ivan Ivanovich Tolstoy

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