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Władimir Staël von Holstein

1853 – 1921

Imperial Russian Army officer

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Lived 1853 – 1921 (aged 68). Władimir Staël von Holstein was a Russian military personnel.

Baron Vladimir Ivanovich Staël von Holstein (; 29 June 1853 – 21 September 1921) was an Imperial Russian Army officer who reached the rank of lieutenant general. He spent most of his career on the staff of the Petersburg Military District and served as vice-commandant of the Peter and Paul Fortress from 1908. He commanded the fortress during the February Revolution.

Background and early career

Vladimir Ivanovich Staël von Holstein was born in Saint Petersburg on 29 June 1853 into a Baltic German noble family. His father was General Ivan Karlovich Staël von Holstein (1798–1868), baptized Johann Alexander; his mother, Maria Karlovna (1820–1895), was a daughter of General Karl Gerbel. His brother Alexei Ivanovich Staël von Holstein also rose to lieutenant general.

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Important facts

Born
29 June 1853, Saint Petersburg
Birth century
19th century
Died
29 September 1921, Ostrów Wielkopolski
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Russian Empire
Education
Stavropol classical men's gymnasium
Awards
Order of Saint Anna, 4th class; Order of St. Anne 3rd class with swords and bow; Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov); Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of Prince Danilo I, 3rd class; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class
Also known as
Vladimir Baron Stael von Holstein

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Władimir Staël von Holstein?

Imperial Russian Army officer (1853–1921)

When was Władimir Staël von Holstein born?

Władimir Staël von Holstein was born on 29 June 1853 in Saint Petersburg.

When did Władimir Staël von Holstein die?

Władimir Staël von Holstein died on 29 September 1921 in Ostrów Wielkopolski.

What was Władimir Staël von Holstein's occupation?

Władimir Staël von Holstein was a military personnel.

What nationality was Władimir Staël von Holstein?

Władimir Staël von Holstein was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Władimir Staël von Holstein

· Wikidata: Q20030708

· DBpedia: Vladimir Staël von Holstein

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