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Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein

1799 – 1868

1798-1868

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About Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein

Lived 1799 – 1868 (aged 69). Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein was a Russian military officer.

Baron Ivan Karlovich Staël von Holstein (; born Johann Alexander Freiherr Staël von Holstein; 10 June 1798 – 11 October 1868) was a Baltic German officer of the Imperial Russian Army who rose to general of cavalry and adjutant general. He fought in the Russo-Turkish War, 1828–1829 and in the suppression of the Polish November Uprising, commanded the Life Guards Dragoon Regiment and the 2nd Light Guards Cavalry Division, and from 1861 commanded the 6th Army Corps.

Early life and career Ivan Karlovich Staël von Holstein was born Johann Alexander Staël von Holstein on 10 June 1798 at Kotzum manor in the Governorate of Estonia (present-day Kuusalu Parish in Harju County), into a baronial family of the Estonian knighthood. In Russian service he was known by the Russified form Ivan Karlovich. He was educated privately.

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Important facts

Born

10 June 1799

Birth century

18th century

Died

11 October 1868, Saint Petersburg

Occupation

Military officer

Nationality

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, 3rd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class; Order of St. George, 4th class; Order of the White Eagle; Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein?

1798-1868

When was Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein born?

Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein was born on 10 June 1799.

When did Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein die?

Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein died on 11 October 1868 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein's occupation?

Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein was a military officer.

What nationality was Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein?

Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Alexander Stael von Holstein

· Wikidata: Q4439265

· DBpedia: Ivan Staël von Holstein

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