Alexander von Benckendorff

Russian diplomat (1849–1917)
Person human Q38354
Alexander von Benckendorff
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Alexander von Benckendorff

Summary

Alexander von Benckendorff is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on July 20, 1849[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 29, 1916[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexander von Benckendorff's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff passed away in London[4].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff was born on July 20, 1849[3].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff was born on August 1, 1849[8].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff died on December 29, 1916[5].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff died on January 11, 1917[9].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Cathedral[10].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff's father was Konstantin von Benckendorff[11].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff's mother was Johanne Prinzessin von Croÿ[12].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff was married to Sofya Shuvalova[13].
  • A child of Alexander von Benckendorff was Constantin de Benckendorff[14].
  • A child of Alexander von Benckendorff was Peter Graf von Benckendorff[15].
  • A child of Alexander von Benckendorff was Natalie Louise Gräfin von Benckendorff[16].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff held the position of ambassador[18].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[19].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Order of the White Eagle[22].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[23].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[24].
  • Alexander von Benckendorff's religion is recorded as Catholicism[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 Berlin[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 20, 1849[3] and August 1, 1849[8]. His father was Konstantin von Benckendorff[11]. His mother was Johanne Prinzessin von Croÿ[12].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander von Benckendorff's professions included diplomat[6]. He held the position of ambassador[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[19], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of the White Eagle[22], an order[34], in Russian Empire[35], founded in 1831[36]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[24], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40].

Personal Life

Alexander von Benckendorff was married to Sofya Shuvalova[13]. Children include Constantin de Benckendorff[14], a naval officer[41], 1880–1959[42]; Peter Graf von Benckendorff[15], 1882–1915[43]; and Natalie Louise Gräfin von Benckendorff[16], 1886–1968[44]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 29, 1916[5] and January 11, 1917[9]. Alexander von Benckendorff died in London[4]. The cause of death was 1918–1920 flu pandemic[45]. He is buried at Westminster Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Benckendorff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Benckendorff born?

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

Where did Alexander von Benckendorff die?

Alexander von Benckendorff died in London[4].

Who were Alexander von Benckendorff's parents?

Alexander von Benckendorff's father was Konstantin von Benckendorff[11]. Alexander von Benckendorff's mother was Johanne Prinzessin von Croÿ[12].

Who was Alexander von Benckendorff married to?

Alexander von Benckendorff's spouses include Sofya Shuvalova[13].

What did Alexander von Benckendorff do for work?

Alexander von Benckendorff worked as diplomat[6].

What awards did Alexander von Benckendorff receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21], and Order of the White Eagle[22].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [9] . wikidata.org.

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  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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Aleksandr, Alexander
    Spouse Sofya Shuvalova
    Sibling Paul von Benckendorff, Nathalie von Benckendorff, Olga Helena von Benckendorff
    Country of citizenship Russian Empire
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