Dmitry Obolensky

Russian politician and writer (1822–1881)
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Summary

Dmitry Obolensky was born on October 26, 1822[1]. He died on January 22, 1881[2], in Saint Petersburg[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and writer[5]. He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Tikhvin Cemetery[7]
  • Father: Alexander Petrovitch Obolensky[8]
  • Mother: Agrafena Neledinskaya-Meletskaya[9]
  • Spouse: Darya Trubetskaya[10]
  • Child: Alexey Obolensky[11], Aleksandr Obolensky[12], Varvara Obolenskaya[13], Yelena Obolenskaya[14], Marie Gagarine-Obolenski[15], Q120488086[16], Оболенский, Николай Дмитриевич[17]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[18]
  • Position held: member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[19]
  • Educated at: Imperial School of Jurisprudence[20]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[21], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22], Order of the White Eagle[23], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[24], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[25], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Family: House of Obolensky[28]
  • Commons category: Dmitriy Alexandrovich Obolensky[29]
  • Family name: Obolenskiy[30]
  • Given name: Dmitry[31]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Russian Biographical Dictionary[33], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[35]
  • Civil rank: Active Privy Councillor[36]

FAQs

Where did Dmitry Obolensky die?

Dmitry Obolensky passed away in Saint Petersburg[3].

Who were Dmitry Obolensky's parents?

Dmitry Obolensky's father was Alexander Petrovitch Obolensky[8]. Dmitry Obolensky's mother was Agrafena Neledinskaya-Meletskaya[9].

Who was Dmitry Obolensky married to?

Dmitry Obolensky's spouses include Darya Trubetskaya[10].

What did Dmitry Obolensky do for work?

Dmitry Obolensky worked as a politician[4] and writer[5].

Where did Dmitry Obolensky go to school?

Dmitry Obolensky was educated at Imperial School of Jurisprudence[20].

What awards did Dmitry Obolensky receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[21], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22], Order of the White Eagle[23], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[24].

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

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