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Peter von Meyendorff

1796 – 1863

Baltic German diplomat

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About Peter von Meyendorff

Lived 1796 – 1863 (aged 66). Peter von Meyendorff was a Russian diplomat, politician and baron.

Baron Peter von Meyendorff (; 2 August 1796 – 7 March 1863) was a Russian diplomat from the family. From 1850 to 1854, he was the Russian ambassador to Austria.

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Important facts

Born

26 August 1796, Riga

Birth century

18th century

Died

7 March 1863, Saint Petersburg

Occupation

Diplomat, politician, baron

Nationality

Russian Empire

Education

Military Engineering-Technical University, University of Göttingen

Positions held

Ambassador of the Russian Empire, Envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, Member of the State Council of the Russian Empire

Awards

Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class; Order of St. Andrew; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky; Order of the White Eagle; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with diamonds; Order of Saint Anna, 4th class

Family & relationships

Spouse

Sophia Rudolfovna von Buol-Shauenshteyn

Parent

Anne-Catherine von Vegesack

Parent

Casimir von Meyendorff

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Peter von Meyendorff's

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

1763 – 1829

Chemist

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter von Meyendorff?

Baltic German diplomat (1796-1863)

When was Peter von Meyendorff born?

Peter von Meyendorff was born on 26 August 1796 in Riga.

When did Peter von Meyendorff die?

Peter von Meyendorff died on 7 March 1863 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Peter von Meyendorff's occupation?

Peter von Meyendorff was a diplomat, politician and baron.

What nationality was Peter von Meyendorff?

Peter von Meyendorff was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter von Meyendorff

· Wikidata: Q443722

· DBpedia: Peter von Meyendorff

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