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Samuel Greig

1827 – 1887

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About Samuel Greig

Lived 1827 – 1887 (aged 59). Samuel Greig was a Russian politician.

Samuil Alekseevich Greig (; 1827–1887), born into the Greig family, was a full general and adjutant general in the Imperial Russian Army. He served during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, and during the Crimean War was in Battle of Alma and Battle of Inkerman. He was the State Comptroller from 1874 to 1878, and Minister of Finance of the Russian Empire from 1878 to 1880.

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Important facts

Born
9 December 1827, Mykolaiv
Birth century
19th century
Died
9 March 1887, Berlin
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Russian Empire
Positions held
Finance minister of Imperial Russia, Member of the State Council of the Russian Empire
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, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class; Order of the Red Eagle; Royal Order of the Welfs; House and Merit Order of Peter Frederick Louis; Order of the Saxe-Ernestine
Also known as
Samuil Alekseevich Greig

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Greig?

politician (1827–1887)

When was Samuel Greig born?

Samuel Greig was born on 9 December 1827 in Mykolaiv.

When did Samuel Greig die?

Samuel Greig died on 9 March 1887 in Berlin.

What was Samuel Greig's occupation?

Samuel Greig was a politician.

What nationality was Samuel Greig?

Samuel Greig was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Greig

· Wikidata: Q3471128

· DBpedia: Samuil Greig

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