Portrait of Alexander von Benckendorff. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Alexander von Benckendorff

About

Russian general and statesman of Baltic German origin (1780s-1844)

Quick Facts

Name
Alexander von Benckendorff
Born
1781-06-23
Died
1844-09-23
Occupation
politician / military personnel / land owner
Citizenship
Russian Empire
Birthplace
Tallinn

Relationships

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

29 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
1849-10-02Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class Received
1840-12-11Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion Received
—Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky Received
—Order of the White Eagle Received
—Order of Saint Anna, 1st class Received

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

  • Russian
  • German

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q25672 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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