Alexander von Meyendorff

Baltic German geologist (1796-1865)
Person human Q19908476
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Alexander von Meyendorff

Summary

Alexander von Meyendorff is a human[1]. He was born in Riga[2]. He was born on March 25, 1798[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 12, 1865[5]. He worked as a geologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Riga[2], Alexander von Meyendorff…
  • Alexander von Meyendorff passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff was born on March 25, 1798[3].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff was born on January 1, 1796[7].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff died on January 12, 1865[5].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff died on January 1, 1865[8].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff's father was Kasimir von Meyendorff[9].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff's mother was Anna Katarina von Vegesack[10].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff worked as a geologist[6].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff was educated at Emperor Alexander Institute of Railway Engineers[12].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[13].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[14].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[15].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff is recorded as male[16].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff's family is recorded as Meyendorff[18].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff's family name is recorded as Meyendorff[19].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[20].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff's given name is recorded as Christoph[21].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff's given name is recorded as Alexander[22].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Alexander von Meyendorff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Alexander von Meyendorff's place of birth was Riga[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 25, 1798[3] and January 1, 1796[7]. His father was Kasimir von Meyendorff[9]. His mother was Anna Katarina von Vegesack[10].

Education

Alexander von Meyendorff was educated at Emperor Alexander Institute of Railway Engineers[12].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander von Meyendorff's professions included geologist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[13], a grade of an order[25], in Russian Empire[26]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[14], a grade of an order[27], in Russian Empire[28]; and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[15], a grade of an order[29], in Russian Empire[30].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 12, 1865[5] and January 1, 1865[8]. Alexander von Meyendorff died in Saint Petersburg[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Meyendorff born?

Alexander von Meyendorff's place of birth was Riga[2].

Where did Alexander von Meyendorff die?

Alexander von Meyendorff died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Alexander von Meyendorff's parents?

Alexander von Meyendorff's father was Kasimir von Meyendorff[9]. Alexander von Meyendorff's mother was Anna Katarina von Vegesack[10].

What did Alexander von Meyendorff do for work?

Alexander von Meyendorff worked as geologist[6].

Where did Alexander von Meyendorff go to school?

Alexander von Meyendorff was educated at Emperor Alexander Institute of Railway Engineers[12].

What awards did Alexander von Meyendorff receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[13], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[14], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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