Alexander von Benckendorff

Russian general and statesman of Baltic German origin (1780s-1844)
Person human Q25672
Alexander von Benckendorff
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Alexander von Benckendorff

Summary

Alexander von Benckendorff is a human[1]. Born in Tallinn[2], he… he was born on June 23, 1781[3]. He died in Baltic Sea[4]. He died on September 23, 1844[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and land owner[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander von Benckendorff's place of birth was Tallinn[2].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff passed away in Baltic Sea[4].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff was born on June 23, 1781[3].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff was born on June 23, 1783[10].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff died on September 23, 1844[5].
  • Burial took place at Keila-Joa manor[11].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff's father was Christoph von Benckendorff[12].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff's mother was Anna Juliane von Benckendorff[13].
  • Among Alexander von Benckendorff's spouses was Elizaveta Andreyevna Donets-Zakharzhevska[14].
  • A child of Alexander von Benckendorff was Mariya Volkonskaya[15].
  • A child of Alexander von Benckendorff was Sofya Alexandrovna von Benckendorff[16].
  • A child of Alexander von Benckendorff was Anna Alexandrovna Benckendorff[17].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff worked as a politician[6].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff worked as a land owner[8].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[19].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Order of the White Eagle[21].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[22].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[25].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff is recorded as male[26].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander von Benckendorff was born in Tallinn[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 23, 1781[3] and June 23, 1783[10]. His father was Christoph von Benckendorff[12]. His mother was Anna Juliane von Benckendorff[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and land owner[8]. Alexander von Benckendorff held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of the White Eagle[21], an order[30], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[31], founded in 1705[32]; Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[22], a grade of an order[33], in Netherlands[34]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[25], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40].

Personal Life

Alexander von Benckendorff was married to Elizaveta Andreyevna Donets-Zakharzhevska[14]. Children include Mariya Volkonskaya[15], 1820–1880[41]; Sofya Alexandrovna von Benckendorff[16], 1825–1875[42]; and Anna Alexandrovna Benckendorff[17], an aristocrat[43], 1818–1900[44], of Russian Empire[45].

Death and Burial

Alexander von Benckendorff died on September 23, 1844[5]. He passed away in Baltic Sea[4]. He is buried at Keila-Joa manor[11].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Benckendorff ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Benckendorff born?

Alexander von Benckendorff's place of birth was Tallinn[2].

Where did Alexander von Benckendorff die?

Alexander von Benckendorff died in Baltic Sea[4].

Who were Alexander von Benckendorff's parents?

Alexander von Benckendorff's father was Christoph von Benckendorff[12]. Alexander von Benckendorff's mother was Anna Juliane von Benckendorff[13].

Who was Alexander von Benckendorff married to?

Alexander von Benckendorff's spouses include Elizaveta Andreyevna Donets-Zakharzhevska[14].

What did Alexander von Benckendorff do for work?

Alexander von Benckendorff worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and land owner[8].

What awards did Alexander von Benckendorff receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20], Order of the White Eagle[21], Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[22], and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Krugosvet. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Q25858519. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel, land owner
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32082|batch #32082]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (24)"
  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Aleksandr
    Residence Keila-Joa
    Different from Aleksander Benckendorff
    Family Benckendorff
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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