Alexander Gorchakov

Summary

Alexander Gorchakov is a human^[1]. He was born in Haapsalu^[2]. He was born on June 4, 1798^[3]. He passed away in Baden-Baden^[4]. He died on February 27, 1883^[5]. He worked as a diplomat^[6], politician^[7], chancellor^[8], and foreign minister^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,124 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Haapsalu^[2], Alexander Gorchakov…
• Alexander Gorchakov passed away in Baden-Baden^[4].
• Alexander Gorchakov was born on June 4, 1798^[3].
• Alexander Gorchakov was born on July 16, 1798^[11].
• Alexander Gorchakov died on February 27, 1883^[5].
• Alexander Gorchakov died on March 11, 1883^[12].
• Alexander Gorchakov is buried at Coastal Monastery of St. Sergius^[13].
• Alexander Gorchakov's father was Mikhail Gorchakov^[14].
• Alexander Gorchakov's mother was Elena von Fersen^[15].
• Alexander Gorchakov was married to Maria Alexandrovna Musina-Pushkina^[16].
• A child of Alexander Gorchakov was Mihail Alexandrovich Gorchakov^[17].
• A child of Alexander Gorchakov was Konstantin Aleksandrovich Gorchakov^[18].
• Alexander Gorchakov held citizenship in Russian Empire^[19].
• Alexander Gorchakov's professions included diplomat^[6].
• Alexander Gorchakov's professions included politician^[7].
• Alexander Gorchakov's professions included chancellor^[8].
• Alexander Gorchakov worked as a foreign minister^[9].
• Alexander Gorchakov held the position of ambassador^[20].
• Alexander Gorchakov held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire^[21].
• Alexander Gorchakov was educated at Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum^[22].
• Alexander Gorchakov was educated at The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium^[23].
• Alexander Gorchakov received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[24].
• Alexander Gorchakov received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky^[25].
• Alexander Gorchakov received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class^[26].
• Alexander Gorchakov received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Gorchakov's place of birth was Haapsalu^[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 4, 1798^[3] and July 16, 1798^[11]. His father was Mikhail Gorchakov^[14]. His mother was Elena von Fersen^[15].

Education

Educated at Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum^[22], a Gymnasium^[28], in Russian Empire^[29], founded in 1811^[30] and The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium^[23], a Gymnasium^[31], in Russia^[32], founded in 1805^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat^[6], politician^[7], chancellor^[8], and foreign minister^[9]. Positions held include ambassador^[20], a diplomatic rank^[34] and member of the State Council of the Russian Empire^[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[24], a grade of an order^[35]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky^[25], a grade of an order^[36], in Russian Empire^[37]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class^[26], a grade of an order^[38], in Russian Empire^[39]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class^[27], a grade of an order^[40], in Russian Empire^[41]; Order of the White Eagle^[42], an order^[43], in Russian Empire^[44], founded in 1831^[45]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class^[46], a grade of an order^[47], in Russian Empire^[48].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Gorchakov's spouses was Maria Alexandrovna Musina-Pushkina^[16]. Children include Mihail Alexandrovich Gorchakov^[17], a diplomat^[49], 1839–1897^[50], of Russian Empire^[51], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class^[52] and Konstantin Aleksandrovich Gorchakov^[18], a politician^[53], 1841–1926^[54], of Russian Empire^[55].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 27, 1883^[5] and March 11, 1883^[12]. Alexander Gorchakov passed away in Baden-Baden^[4]. Burial took place at Coastal Monastery of St. Sergius^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Gorchakov include Ulitsa Gorchakova^[56], a metro station^[57], in Russia^[58], founded in 2003^[59].

Why It Matters

Alexander Gorchakov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,124 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[60] He is known by 73 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[61]

Entities named for him include Ulitsa Gorchakova^[56], a metro station^[57], in Russia^[58], founded in 2003^[59].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Gorchakov born?

Alexander Gorchakov's place of birth was Haapsalu^[2].

Where did Alexander Gorchakov die?

Alexander Gorchakov passed away in Baden-Baden^[4].

Who were Alexander Gorchakov's parents?

Alexander Gorchakov's father was Mikhail Gorchakov^[14]. Alexander Gorchakov's mother was Elena von Fersen^[15].

Who was Alexander Gorchakov married to?

Alexander Gorchakov's spouses include Maria Alexandrovna Musina-Pushkina^[16].

What did Alexander Gorchakov do for work?

Alexander Gorchakov worked as diplomat^[6], politician^[7], chancellor^[8], and foreign minister^[9].

Where did Alexander Gorchakov go to school?

Alexander Gorchakov was educated at Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum^[22] and The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium^[23].

What awards did Alexander Gorchakov receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[24], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky^[25], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class^[26], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class^[27].