Dorothea Lieven

Influential figure in 19th-century European diplomatic, political and social circles (1785-1857)
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Dorothea Lieven
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Dorothea Lieven

Summary

Dorothea Lieven is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Riga[2]. She was born on December 17, 1785[3]. She passed away in Paris[4]. She died on January 27, 1857[5]. She worked as a lady-in-waiting[6], diplomat[7], and salonnière[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Riga[2], Dorothea Lieven…
  • Dorothea Lieven passed away in Paris[4].
  • Dorothea Lieven was born on December 17, 1785[3].
  • Dorothea Lieven was born on January 1, 1785[10].
  • Dorothea Lieven died on January 27, 1857[5].
  • Dorothea Lieven died on January 1, 1856[11].
  • Dorothea Lieven died on January 1, 1857[12].
  • Dorothea Lieven's father was Christoph von Benckendorff[13].
  • Dorothea Lieven's mother was Anna Juliane von Benckendorff[14].
  • Among Dorothea Lieven's spouses was Christoph von Lieven[15].
  • A child of Dorothea Lieven was Alexander Graf (später Fürst) Lieven[16].
  • Dorothea Lieven held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Dorothea Lieven is identified as part of the Baltic Germans ethnic group[18].
  • Dorothea Lieven worked as a lady-in-waiting[6].
  • Dorothea Lieven's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Dorothea Lieven's professions included salonnière[8].
  • Dorothea Lieven's education included a stint at Smolny Institute for Noble Maidens[19].
  • Dorothea Lieven is recorded as female[20].
  • Dorothea Lieven's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Dorothea Lieven's family is recorded as Benckendorff[22].
  • Dorothea Lieven's noble title is recorded as princess[23].
  • Dorothea Lieven's Commons category is recorded as Dorothea Lieven[24].
  • Dorothea Lieven's family name is recorded as Lieven[25].
  • Dorothea Lieven's given name is recorded as Dorothea[26].
  • Dorothea Lieven's given name is recorded as Darya[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Riga[2], Dorothea Lieven… Recorded date of birth include December 17, 1785[3] and January 1, 1785[10]. Her father was Christoph von Benckendorff[13]. Her mother was Anna Juliane von Benckendorff[14]. She is identified as part of the Baltic Germans ethnic group[18].

Education

Dorothea Lieven's education included a stint at Smolny Institute for Noble Maidens[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lady-in-waiting[6], diplomat[7], and salonnière[8].

Personal Life

Dorothea Lieven was married to Christoph von Lieven[15]. A child of her was Alexander Graf (später Fürst) Lieven[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 27, 1857[5], January 1, 1856[11], and January 1, 1857[12]. Dorothea Lieven passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Dorothea Lieven ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Dorothea Lieven born?

Dorothea Lieven was born in Riga[2].

Where did Dorothea Lieven die?

Dorothea Lieven died in Paris[4].

Who were Dorothea Lieven's parents?

Dorothea Lieven's father was Christoph von Benckendorff[13]. Dorothea Lieven's mother was Anna Juliane von Benckendorff[14].

Who was Dorothea Lieven married to?

Dorothea Lieven's spouses include Christoph von Lieven[15].

What did Dorothea Lieven do for work?

Dorothea Lieven worked as lady-in-waiting[6], diplomat[7], and salonnière[8].

Where did Dorothea Lieven go to school?

Dorothea Lieven was educated at Smolny Institute for Noble Maidens[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Dorothea, Darya
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