Alexander von Gerschau

Russian general and privy council (1825-1904)
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Alexander von Gerschau

Summary

Alexander von Gerschau is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on May 7, 1825[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on February 1, 1904[5]. He worked as a military officer[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander von Gerschau…
  • Alexander von Gerschau died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Alexander von Gerschau was born on May 7, 1825[3].
  • Alexander von Gerschau was born on May 7, 1825[7].
  • Alexander von Gerschau died on February 1, 1904[5].
  • Alexander von Gerschau died on February 1, 1904[8].
  • Alexander von Gerschau's father was Peter von Gerschau[9].
  • Alexander von Gerschau held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Alexander von Gerschau's professions included military officer[6].
  • Alexander von Gerschau's education included a stint at Page Corps[11].
  • Alexander von Gerschau received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[12].
  • Alexander von Gerschau received the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[13].
  • Alexander von Gerschau is recorded as male[14].
  • Alexander von Gerschau's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Alexander von Gerschau's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[16].
  • Alexander von Gerschau's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[17].
  • Alexander von Gerschau's allegiance is recorded as Russian Empire[18].
  • Alexander von Gerschau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Alexander von Gerschau's civil rank is recorded as Active Privy Councillor[20].

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Origins and Family

Alexander von Gerschau's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 7, 1825[3]. His father was Peter von Gerschau[9].

Education

Alexander von Gerschau's education included a stint at Page Corps[11].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander von Gerschau's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[12], a grade of an order[21], in Russian Empire[22] and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[13], a grade of an order[23], in Russian Empire[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 1, 1904[5]. Alexander von Gerschau passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Gerschau born?

Alexander von Gerschau was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Alexander von Gerschau die?

Alexander von Gerschau died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Alexander von Gerschau's parents?

Alexander von Gerschau's father was Peter von Gerschau[9].

What did Alexander von Gerschau do for work?

Alexander von Gerschau worked as military officer[6].

Where did Alexander von Gerschau go to school?

Alexander von Gerschau was educated at Page Corps[11].

What awards did Alexander von Gerschau receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[12] and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Educated at Page Corps
    Given name Aleksandr
    Father Peter von Gerschau
    Date of birth +1825-05-07T00:00:00Z, +1825-05-07T00:00:00Z
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