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Philipp von Brunnow

1797 – 1875

Russian diplomat

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About Philipp von Brunnow

Lived 1797 – 1875 (aged 77). Philipp von Brunnow was a Russian diplomat.

Ernst Philipp Graf von Brunnow (31 August 1797, Dresden – 12 April 1875, Darmstadt) was a Baltic German diplomat who served in the Russian Empire.

Diplomatic roles

Brunnow represented Russia in several conferences, and held ambassadorial positions in London (1840–1854), Frankfurt (1855), Berlin (1856), and then returned to London (1858–1874).

Honours Knight Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stanislaus. Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle. Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion. Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau. Commander of the Order of St. Stephen of Hungary. Order of Saint Vladimir Order of Saint Anna Order of the White Eagle. Imperial Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called

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Important facts

Born

11 September 1797, Dresden

Birth century

18th century

Died

12 April 1875, Darmstadt

Occupation

Diplomat

Nationality

Russian Empire

Positions held

Ambassador

Awards

Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of the White Eagle; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class; Order of St. Andrew; Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with diamonds

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Philipp von Brunnow's

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

1763 – 1829

Chemist

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Philipp von Brunnow?

Russian diplomat (1797-1875)

When was Philipp von Brunnow born?

Philipp von Brunnow was born on 11 September 1797 in Dresden.

When did Philipp von Brunnow die?

Philipp von Brunnow died on 12 April 1875 in Darmstadt.

What was Philipp von Brunnow's occupation?

Philipp von Brunnow was a diplomat.

What nationality was Philipp von Brunnow?

Philipp von Brunnow was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philipp von Brunnow

· Wikidata: Q918942

· DBpedia: Philipp von Brunnow

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