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Valerian Safonovich

1798 – 1867

Russia politician

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Lived 1798 – 1867 (aged 68–69). Valerian Safonovich was a Russian politician.

Valerian Ivanovich Safonovich (; 1798, Podolia Governorate — 8 April 1867, Oryol) — was a Russian statesman and politician who served as ruler of Oryol Governorate from 1854 to 1861.

Educated in Moscow University. Worked in the Ministry of the Interior in 1842—1854.

After Nikolay Krusenstern’s transmission from Oryol to Odessa in 1854, Safonovich was appointed ruler of Oryol Governorate (governor). In 1861 he retired from the service.

Literature Иванова Л. В. Сатирическая поэма о Сафоновиче (аннотация) // Орловский гражданский губернатор В. И. Сафонович — Орёл: Издатель Александр Воробьёв, 2004. — С. 40—42. — 66 с. — (Золотая книга Орловщины)

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Important facts

Born

1798, Podolia Governorate

Birth century

18th century

Died

8 April 1867, Oryol

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Russian Empire

Education

Imperial Moscow University

Awards

Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class

Also known as

Valerian Ivanovich Safonovich

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Valerian Safonovich?

Russia politician (1798–1867)

When was Valerian Safonovich born?

Valerian Safonovich was born in 1798 in Podolia Governorate.

When did Valerian Safonovich die?

Valerian Safonovich died on 8 April 1867 in Oryol.

What was Valerian Safonovich's occupation?

Valerian Safonovich was a politician.

What nationality was Valerian Safonovich?

Valerian Safonovich was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Valerian Safonovich

· Wikidata: Q4409298

· DBpedia: Valerian Safonovich

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