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Nikolai von Bismarck

b. 1986

British-German photographer

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About Nikolai von Bismarck

Born 1986. Nikolai von Bismarck is a German and British photographer and socialite.

Count Nikolai Leopold Archibald von Bismarck-Schönhausen (; born 29 December 1986) is a British photographer.

Early life and family Count Nikolai von Bismarck-Schönhausen was raised in Central London. He is a member of the House of Bismarck, a German noble family headed by his cousin, Carl, Prince of Bismarck. He is the eldest of four children. His father is Count Leopold von Bismarck-Schönhausen. Leopold's parents were Otto Christian Archibald, Prince of Bismarck, and Ann-Mari Tengbom, the daughter of Ivar Tengbom. Nikolai's mother is Debonnaire Jane Patterson, the granddaughter of John Roseberry Monson, 10th Baron Monson, and the niece of John Monson, 11th Baron Monson. He is a great-great-grandson of German Chancellor Otto, Prince of Bismarck.

Von Bismarck attended the German School, London followed by Harrow School, an all-boys boarding school in Harrow, London.

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Career Von Bismarck works as a photographer. When he was sixteen years old he trained with photographer Mario Testino. He studied photography at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design in Paris, France. Most recently he has completed two books of portraits, 'The Dior Sessions' published by Rizzoli in 2019 and The Fendi Set published by Rizzoli in 2022.

Von Bismarck's portraits have appeared in numerous publications, including the Financial Times, The Telegraph, Vogue, and the covers of W magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Purple and Vogue. His reportage work has been featured in several publications including the Daily Mirror and The Times.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Harrow School, Parsons School of Design, Parsons Paris
Also known as
Nikolai Leopold Archibald von Bismarck

Family & relationships

Parent
Debonnaire von Bismarck

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nikolai von Bismarck?

British-German photographer

When was Nikolai von Bismarck born?

Nikolai von Bismarck was born on 29 December 1986.

What is Nikolai von Bismarck's occupation?

Nikolai von Bismarck is a photographer and socialite.

What nationality is Nikolai von Bismarck?

Nikolai von Bismarck is German and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikolai von Bismarck

· Wikidata: Q61455926

· DBpedia: Nikolai von Bismarck

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