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Vasily Popov

1745 – 1822

Russian general

Military officer Statesperson Politician

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About Vasily Popov

Lived 1745 – 1822 (aged 76). Vasily Popov was a Russian military officer, statesperson and politician.

Vasili Stepanovich Popov - Popowski (, ; 1743–1822) was an Imperial Russian general and statesman who presided over the office of Prince Potemkin.

Bazyli Popowski vel Vasili Popov was born in the Polish noble family of the Pobóg coat of arms.

The father of Bazyli Popowski was Szczepan Popowski, a state official in Kazan.

Szczepan Popowski was born in the family estate of Popovo - Kuligóv , today Popowo-Parcele in Poland in Mazovia.

The owner of the Popovo - Kuligov estate was Aleksander Popowski, father of Szczepan Popowski.

In 1792 Popov advised Empress Catherine II of Russia on Polish affairs. It was he who authored the Targowicka Confederation founding act. Emperor Paul appointed him senator. Popov had large estates in Ukraine, where the town of Vasylivka bears his name. It was his grandson who built Popov Castle there.

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Important facts

Born

17 December 1745, Kazan Governorate

Birth century

18th century

Died

5 November 1822, Saint Petersburg

Occupation

Military officer, statesperson, politician

Nationality

Russian Empire

Education

First Kazan Male Gymnasium

Positions held

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 St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class

Also known as

Vasili Stepanovich Popov, Vasily Stepanovich Popov, Vasili Stepanovich Popov - Popowski

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Vasily Popov's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Vasily Popov?

Russian general

When was Vasily Popov born?

Vasily Popov was born on 17 December 1745 in Kazan Governorate.

When did Vasily Popov die?

Vasily Popov died on 5 November 1822 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Vasily Popov's occupation?

Vasily Popov was a military officer, statesperson and politician.

What nationality was Vasily Popov?

Vasily Popov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vasily Popov

· Wikidata: Q1994397

· DBpedia: Vasili Stepanovich Popov

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