Boris Kurakin

Russian diplomat (1676–1727)
Person human Q2910989
Boris Kurakin
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Boris Kurakin

Summary

Boris Kurakin is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on July 20, 1676[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on October 17, 1727[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Boris Kurakin's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Boris Kurakin passed away in Paris[4].
  • Boris Kurakin was born on July 20, 1676[3].
  • Boris Kurakin was born on June 30, 1676[10].
  • Boris Kurakin died on October 17, 1727[5].
  • Boris Kurakin died on October 28, 1727[11].
  • Boris Kurakin's father was Ivan Kurakin[12].
  • Boris Kurakin's mother was Fedosya Odoyevskaya[13].
  • Boris Kurakin was married to Kseniya Lopukhina[14].
  • Boris Kurakin was married to Mariya Urusova[15].
  • A child of Boris Kurakin was Tatyana Kurakina[16].
  • A child of Boris Kurakin was Aleksandr Kurakin[17].
  • A child of Boris Kurakin was Yekaterina Kurakina[18].
  • Boris Kurakin held citizenship in Tsardom of Russia[19].
  • Boris Kurakin held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
  • Boris Kurakin's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Boris Kurakin worked as a politician[7].
  • Boris Kurakin worked as a writer[8].
  • Boris Kurakin held the position of ambassador of the Russian Empire in France[21].
  • Boris Kurakin received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[22].
  • Boris Kurakin received the Order of St. Andrew[23].
  • Boris Kurakin is recorded as male[24].
  • Boris Kurakin's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Boris Kurakin's family is recorded as Gediminids[26].
  • Boris Kurakin's family is recorded as House of Kurakin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Boris Kurakin… Recorded date of birth include July 20, 1676[3] and June 30, 1676[10]. His father was Ivan Kurakin[12]. His mother was Fedosya Odoyevskaya[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Boris Kurakin held the position of ambassador of the Russian Empire in France[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[22], an order[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1725[30] and Order of St. Andrew[23], an order[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1698[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Kseniya Lopukhina[14] and Mariya Urusova[15]. Children include Tatyana Kurakina[16], 1696–1757[34]; Aleksandr Kurakin[17], a diplomat[35], 1697–1749[36], of Russian Empire[37], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[38]; and Yekaterina Kurakina[18], 1703–1772[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 17, 1727[5] and October 28, 1727[11]. Boris Kurakin passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Boris Kurakin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Boris Kurakin born?

Boris Kurakin was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Boris Kurakin die?

Boris Kurakin died in Paris[4].

Who were Boris Kurakin's parents?

Boris Kurakin's father was Ivan Kurakin[12]. Boris Kurakin's mother was Fedosya Odoyevskaya[13].

Who was Boris Kurakin married to?

Boris Kurakin's spouses include Kseniya Lopukhina[14] and Mariya Urusova[15].

What did Boris Kurakin do for work?

Boris Kurakin worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Boris Kurakin receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[22] and Order of St. Andrew[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume II. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume II. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Tsardom of Russia, Russian Empire
    Father Ivan Kurakin
    Occupation
    Civil rank Active Privy Councillor
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