Alexandr Volkonsky

Russian prince (1866-1934)
Person human Q2834143
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Alexandr Volkonsky

Summary

Alexandr Volkonsky is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg Governorate[2], he… he was born on April 25, 1866[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on October 18, 1934[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], military officer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexandr Volkonsky's place of birth was Saint Petersburg Governorate[2].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky died in Rome[4].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky was born on April 25, 1866[3].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky died on October 18, 1934[5].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky is buried at Campo Verano[11].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's father was Mikhail Sergeevich Volkonskiy[12].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's mother was Elizabeth Volkonskaya[13].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's professions included military officer[8].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's professions included writer[9].
  • Among Alexandr Volkonsky's employers was Pontifical Oriental Institute[15].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[16].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's education included a stint at General Staff Academy[17].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's education included a stint at Pontifical Oriental Institute[18].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky is recorded as male[20].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's noble title is recorded as knyaz[22].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's military, police or special rank is recorded as staff rittmeister[23].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[24].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[25].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky was part of the conflict World War I[26].
  • Alexandr Volkonsky's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg Governorate[2], Alexandr Volkonsky… he was born on April 25, 1866[3]. His father was Mikhail Sergeevich Volkonskiy[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Volkonskaya[13].

Education

Educated at Saint Petersburg State University[16], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1724[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31]; General Staff Academy[17], a military academy[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1832[34]; and Pontifical Oriental Institute[18], a pontifical institute[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1917[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], military officer[8], and writer[9]. Alexandr Volkonsky was employed by Pontifical Oriental Institute[15].

Personal Life

Alexandr Volkonsky's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Alexandr Volkonsky died on October 18, 1934[5]. He died in Rome[4]. He is buried at Campo Verano[11].

Why It Matters

Alexandr Volkonsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Alexandr Volkonsky born?

Alexandr Volkonsky's place of birth was Saint Petersburg Governorate[2].

Where did Alexandr Volkonsky die?

Alexandr Volkonsky died in Rome[4].

Who were Alexandr Volkonsky's parents?

Alexandr Volkonsky's father was Mikhail Sergeevich Volkonskiy[12]. Alexandr Volkonsky's mother was Elizabeth Volkonskaya[13].

What did Alexandr Volkonsky do for work?

Alexandr Volkonsky worked as diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], military officer[8], and writer[9].

Where did Alexandr Volkonsky go to school?

Alexandr Volkonsky was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[16], General Staff Academy[17], and Pontifical Oriental Institute[18].

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  22. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, Catholic priest, military officer +1
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Pontifical Oriental Institute
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    Participated in conflict World War I
    Sibling Serge Wolkonsky, Peter Volkonsky, Vladimir Mikhailovich Volkonsky
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