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

Alexander Gorchakov

About

Russian diplomat, minister, chancellor (1798-1883)

Quick Facts

Name
Alexander Gorchakov
Born
1798-06-04
Died
1883-02-27
Occupation
diplomat / politician / chancellor / foreign minister
Citizenship
Russian Empire
Birthplace
Haapsalu

Relationships

Spouses & partners

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

Awards & Nominations

25 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
1865-05-22Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion Received
1857-09-16Knight of the Order of the Elephant Received
1852-07-08Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog Received
—Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece Received
—Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky Received

Education

  • Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum
  • The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

  • Russian
  • German

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q327020 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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