About Pierre de Poletica
Lived 1778 – 1849 (aged 70). Pierre de Poletica was a Russian diplomat.
Pyotr Ivanovich Poletika (; 15 August 1778 – 26 January 1849, occasionally referred to in the West as Pierre de Poletica) was the second Russian ambassador to the United States.
Biography Poletika was born in 1778 and enjoyed an aristocratic education. His father Ivan Poletika (1722—1783) was a medical scientist. His mother was of Turkish origin.
He served in various diplomatic posts and was a senator. From 1817 to 1822, he was the Russian ambassador to the United States.
He died in 1849, and his memoirs were published posthumously in 1885.
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Who was Pierre de Poletica?
Russian ambassador to United States (1778-1849)
When was Pierre de Poletica born?
Pierre de Poletica was born on 15 August 1778 in Vasylkiv, Saint Petersburg.
When did Pierre de Poletica die?
Pierre de Poletica died on 26 January 1849 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Pierre de Poletica's occupation?
Pierre de Poletica was a diplomat.
What nationality was Pierre de Poletica?
Pierre de Poletica was Russian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Pierre de Poletica
· DBpedia: Pyotr Ivanovich Poletika
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