Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov
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Summary
Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov was born on August 25, 1787[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on April 19, 1869[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], military personnel[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,166 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: May 2, 1869[9]
- Father: Sergey Menshikov[10]
- Mother: Yekaterina Menshikova[11]
- Spouse: Anna Protasova[12]
- Child: Vladimir Menshikov[13]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14]
- Native language: Russian[15]
- Position held: Minister of Defense of Russia[16], member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18], Order of the Black Eagle[19], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[20], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[21], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22], Gold Sword for Bravery[23], Order of St. George, 3rd class[24], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[25], Order of St. Andrew[26], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[27], Order of St. George[28], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[29], Royal Order of the Seraphim[30], Royal Order of the Sword[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Family: House of Menshikov[33]
- Noble title: Fürst[34]
- Military branch: Imperial Russian Army[35]
- Commons category: Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov[36]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[37], adjutant general[38], admiral[39], general[40]
- Participated in conflict: Eighth Russo-Turkish War[41], Battle of Ruschuk[42], French invasion of Russia[43], Battle of Kulm[44], Battle of Paris[45], Siege of Varna (1828)[46], Battle of Alma[47], Battle of Inkerman[48], Battle of Balaclava[49], War of the Sixth Coalition[50], Russo-Persian War of 1826–28[51], Ninth Russo-Turkish War[52], Crimean War[53], Napoleonic Wars[54]
- Given name: Aleksandr[55]
- Significant event: Crimean War[56]
- Work location: Helsinki[57], Saint Petersburg[58]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[59]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Alexander Menshikov[60]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[61], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[62], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[63], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[64], Desktop Encyclopedic Dictionary[65], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[66], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[67], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[68]
- Military casualty classification: wounded in action[69]
Why It Matters
Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 79 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov born?
Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov die?
Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov passed away in Moscow[4].
Who were Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov's parents?
Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov's father was Sergey Menshikov[10]. Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov's mother was Yekaterina Menshikova[11].
Who was Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov married to?
Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov's spouses include Anna Protasova[12].
What did Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov do for work?
Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov worked as a diplomat[5], military personnel[6], and politician[7].
What awards did Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18], Order of the Black Eagle[19], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[20], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[21].