Christoph von Benckendorff

Baltic German military personnel (1749-1823)
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Summary

Christoph von Benckendorff was born on July 30, 1749[1], in Hamina[2]. He died on June 10, 1823[3], in Kolga manor[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Johann Michael von Benckendorff[7]
  • Mother: Sophie Elisabeth von Löwenstern[8]
  • Spouse: Anna Juliane von Benckendorff[9]
  • Child: Alexander von Benckendorff[10], Konstantin von Benckendorff[11], Dorothea Lieven[12], Natalie Marie Elisabeth Schewitsch[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15], Order of St. George, 4th class[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family: Benckendorff[18]
  • Commons category: Christoph Iwanowitsch von Benckendorff[19]
  • Military, police or special rank: General of the Infantry[20]
  • Participated in conflict: Seven Years' War[21]
  • Family name: Benckendorff[22]
  • Given name: Christopher[23]
  • Allegiance: Russian Empire[24]
  • Described by source: Russian Biographical Dictionary[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]

FAQs

Where was Christoph von Benckendorff born?

Christoph von Benckendorff's place of birth was Hamina[2].

Where did Christoph von Benckendorff die?

Christoph von Benckendorff died in Kolga manor[4].

Who were Christoph von Benckendorff's parents?

Christoph von Benckendorff's father was Johann Michael von Benckendorff[7]. Christoph von Benckendorff's mother was Sophie Elisabeth von Löwenstern[8].

Who was Christoph von Benckendorff married to?

Christoph von Benckendorff's spouses include Anna Juliane von Benckendorff[9].

What did Christoph von Benckendorff do for work?

Christoph von Benckendorff worked as a military personnel[5].

What awards did Christoph von Benckendorff receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15] and Order of St. George, 4th class[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. bbld.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Q25858522. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Q25860178. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Q25858522. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Q25858522. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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