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Nikolai Obolensky

1833 – 1898

Imperial Russian division commander

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Lived 1833 – 1898 (aged 64). Nikolai Obolensky was a Russian military personnel.

Prince Nikolai Nikolayevich Obolensky (November 10, 1833 – August 25, 1898) was an Imperial Russian division commander. He was born in what is now Ulyanovsk, Ulyanovsk Oblast. He fought in wars in the Crimea, Poland and against the Ottoman Empire. He had two sons, Vladimir and Alexander.

Awards Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov), 3rd class, 1863 Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class, 1865 Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov), 2nd class, 1869 Order of Saint Vladimir, 4th class, 1872 Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class, 1875 Gold Sword for Bravery, 1878 Order of Saint Vladimir, 3rd class, 1878 Order of Saint George, 4th degree, 1879 Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov), 1st class, 1880 Order of Saint Anna, 1st class, 1883 Order of Saint Vladimir, 2nd class, 1886 Order of the White Eagle (Russian Empire), 1891

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School
Awards
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 Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Gold Sword for Bravery; Order of St. George, 4th class; Order of the White Eagle
Also known as
Nikolay Obolensky, Nikolay Nikolayevich Obolensky

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nikolai Obolensky?

imperial Russian division commander (1833–1898)

When was Nikolai Obolensky born?

Nikolai Obolensky was born on 10 November 1833 in Ulyanovsk.

When did Nikolai Obolensky die?

Nikolai Obolensky died on 25 August 1898 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Nikolai Obolensky's occupation?

Nikolai Obolensky was a military personnel.

What nationality was Nikolai Obolensky?

Nikolai Obolensky was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikolai Obolensky

· Wikidata: Q4329543

· DBpedia: Nikolai Obolensky

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