Pyotr Alabin
Russian nobleman, civil servant, public figure and journalist
About Pyotr Alabin
Lived 1824 – 1896 (aged 71). Pyotr Alabin was a Russian journalist, civil servant, military officer, writer and politician.
Petr Alabin, (1824–1896) was a Russian count, civil servant, public figure and journalist. He began the production of the Samara flag for the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps. During the Provisional Russian Administration in Bulgaria (1878-1879), he was governor of Sofia.
Early life Alabin came from a noble family. His father married a Frenchwoman. He graduated from the St. Petersburg Trade School. He enlisted in the Russian Imperial Army as an officer and participated in the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution. He took part in the Crimean War and the defense of Sevastopol.
Alabin was a prominent figure in the Slavic Charity Organization. He was the first chairman of the Samara National Audit Office, serving for 10 years, after which he became governor of Samara.
After his return from free Bulgaria, he was mayor of Samara and an MP in the Duma.
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Who was Pyotr Alabin?
Russian nobleman, civil servant, public figure and journalist (1824-1896)
When was Pyotr Alabin born?
Pyotr Alabin was born on 29 August 1824 in Podolsk.
When did Pyotr Alabin die?
Pyotr Alabin died on 10 May 1896 in Samara.
What was Pyotr Alabin's occupation?
Pyotr Alabin was a journalist, civil servant, military officer, writer and politician.
What nationality was Pyotr Alabin?
Pyotr Alabin was Russian.
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