Aleksandr Kurakin

Russian diplomat
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Aleksandr Kurakin

Summary

Aleksandr Kurakin is a human[1]. He was born on August 10, 1697[2]. He died on October 13, 1749[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Aleksandr Kurakin was born on August 10, 1697[2].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin died on October 13, 1749[3].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin's father was Boris Kurakin[6].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin's mother was Kseniya Lopukhina[7].
  • Among Aleksandr Kurakin's spouses was Alexandra Kurakina[8].
  • A child of Aleksandr Kurakin was Yekaterina Lobanova-Rostovskaya[9].
  • A child of Aleksandr Kurakin was Natalya Kurakina[10].
  • A child of Aleksandr Kurakin was Boris Kurakin[11].
  • A child of Aleksandr Kurakin was Tatyana Kurakina[12].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin's professions included diplomat[4].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin held the position of ambassador of the Russian Empire in France[14].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin held the position of ambassador of the Russian Empire in France[15].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin received the Order of St. Andrew[17].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin is recorded as male[18].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin's family is recorded as House of Kurakin[20].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin's Commons category is recorded as Alexandr Borisovich Kurakin (1697-1749)[21].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin's family name is recorded as Kurakin[22].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[23].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[24].
  • Aleksandr Kurakin's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[25].

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Origins and Family

Aleksandr Kurakin was born on August 10, 1697[2]. His father was Boris Kurakin[6]. His mother was Kseniya Lopukhina[7].

Career and Affiliations

Aleksandr Kurakin's professions included diplomat[4]. Positions held include ambassador of the Russian Empire in France[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16], a grade of an order[26], in Russian Empire[27] and Order of St. Andrew[17], an order[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1698[30].

Personal Life

Aleksandr Kurakin was married to Alexandra Kurakina[8]. Children include Yekaterina Lobanova-Rostovskaya[9], 1735–1802[31], of Russian Empire[32]; Natalya Kurakina[10], 1737–1798[33], of Russian Empire[34]; Boris Kurakin[11], a statesperson[35], 1733–1764[36], of Russian Empire[37], awarded the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[38]; and Tatyana Kurakina[12], 1732–1754[39].

Death and Burial

Aleksandr Kurakin died on October 13, 1749[3].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Kurakin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Who were Aleksandr Kurakin's parents?

Aleksandr Kurakin's father was Boris Kurakin[6]. Aleksandr Kurakin's mother was Kseniya Lopukhina[7].

Who was Aleksandr Kurakin married to?

Aleksandr Kurakin's spouses include Alexandra Kurakina[8].

What did Aleksandr Kurakin do for work?

Aleksandr Kurakin worked as diplomat[4].

What awards did Aleksandr Kurakin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16] and Order of St. Andrew[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Aleksandr
    Spouse Alexandra Kurakina
    Family name Kurakin
    Country of citizenship Russian Empire
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