Alexander Samoylov

Russian general
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Alexander Samoylov

Summary

Alexander Samoylov is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1744[2]. He died on November 1, 1814[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Samoylov was born on January 1, 1744[2].
  • Alexander Samoylov died on November 1, 1814[3].
  • Alexander Samoylov is buried at Odrin-Nikolaevsky Monastery[6].
  • Alexander Samoylov's father was Nikolay Samoylov[7].
  • Alexander Samoylov's mother was Mariya Potyomkina[8].
  • Alexander Samoylov was married to Yekaterina Sergeevna Samoylova[9].
  • A child of Alexander Samoylov was Sofya Aleksandrovna Bobrinskaya[10].
  • A child of Alexander Samoylov was Nikolay Samoylov[11].
  • A child of Alexander Samoylov was Q138510345[12].
  • A child of Alexander Samoylov was Q138510531[13].
  • Alexander Samoylov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Alexander Samoylov's professions included politician[4].
  • Alexander Samoylov held the position of Prosecutor General of the Russian Empire[15].
  • Alexander Samoylov received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16].
  • Alexander Samoylov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[17].
  • Alexander Samoylov received the Order of St. Andrew[18].
  • Alexander Samoylov received the Order of St. George, 4th class[19].
  • Alexander Samoylov received the Order of Saint Stanislaus[20].
  • Alexander Samoylov received the Order of St. George, 2nd class[21].
  • Alexander Samoylov is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander Samoylov's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander Samoylov's family is recorded as House of Samoylov[24].
  • Alexander Samoylov's Commons category is recorded as Samoylov, Alexander Nikolayevich[25].
  • Alexander Samoylov's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • Alexander Samoylov's family name is recorded as Samoylov[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Samoylov was born on January 1, 1744[2]. His father was Nikolay Samoylov[7]. His mother was Mariya Potyomkina[8].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Samoylov's professions included politician[4]. He held the position of Prosecutor General of the Russian Empire[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[17], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of St. Andrew[18], an order[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1698[34]; Order of St. George, 4th class[19], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of Saint Stanislaus[20], an order[37], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[38], founded in 1765[39]; and Order of St. George, 2nd class[21], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41].

Personal Life

Alexander Samoylov was married to Yekaterina Sergeevna Samoylova[9]. Children include Sofya Aleksandrovna Bobrinskaya[10], a salonnière[42], 1797–1866[43], of Russian Empire[44]; Nikolay Samoylov[11], 1800–1842[45], of Russian Empire[46], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[47]; Q138510345[12]; and Q138510531[13].

Death and Burial

Alexander Samoylov died on November 1, 1814[3]. He is buried at Odrin-Nikolaevsky Monastery[6].

Why It Matters

Alexander Samoylov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Who were Alexander Samoylov's parents?

Alexander Samoylov's father was Nikolay Samoylov[7]. Alexander Samoylov's mother was Mariya Potyomkina[8].

Who was Alexander Samoylov married to?

Alexander Samoylov's spouses include Yekaterina Sergeevna Samoylova[9].

What did Alexander Samoylov do for work?

Alexander Samoylov worked as politician[4].

What awards did Alexander Samoylov receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[17], Order of St. Andrew[18], and Order of St. George, 4th class[19].

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [41] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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