Grigory Orlov

Russian noble (1734-1783)
Person human Q540752
Grigory Orlov
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Grigory Orlov

Summary

Grigory Orlov is a human[1]. Born in Lyutkino[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1734[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on April 13, 1783[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], land owner[7], politician[8], military personnel[9], and aristocrat[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (655 views/month, #6,842 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lyutkino[2], Grigory Orlov…
  • Grigory Orlov passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Grigory Orlov was born on October 6, 1734[3].
  • Grigory Orlov died on April 13, 1783[5].
  • Grigory Orlov is buried at Church of Saint George (Yuriev monastery)[12].
  • Grigory Orlov's father was Grigory Orlov[13].
  • Grigory Orlov's mother was Lukirya Ivanovna Zinoveva[14].
  • Among Grigory Orlov's spouses was Ekaterina Zinovyeva[15].
  • A child of Grigory Orlov was Alexey Bobrinsky[16].
  • A child of Grigory Orlov was Natalia Buxhoevden[17].
  • A child of Grigory Orlov was Elisabeth Aleksandrovna Alekseeva Klinger[18].
  • Grigory Orlov held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
  • Russian was Grigory Orlov's native language[20].
  • Grigory Orlov worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Grigory Orlov's professions included land owner[7].
  • Grigory Orlov worked as a politician[8].
  • Grigory Orlov's professions included military personnel[9].
  • Grigory Orlov worked as an aristocrat[10].
  • Grigory Orlov worked as a military officer[21].
  • Grigory Orlov's field of work was military service[22].
  • Grigory Orlov received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23].
  • Grigory Orlov received the Order of the Black Eagle[24].
  • Grigory Orlov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[25].
  • Grigory Orlov received the Order of St. Andrew[26].
  • Grigory Orlov received the Order of Saint Anna[27].

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Origins and Family

Grigory Orlov was born in Lyutkino[2]. He was born on October 6, 1734[3]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Lukirya Ivanovna Zinoveva[14]. Russian was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], land owner[7], politician[8], military personnel[9], aristocrat[10], and military officer[21]. Grigory Orlov's field of work was military service[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of the Black Eagle[24], an order[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31], founded in 1701[32]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[25], a grade of an order[33], in Russian Empire[34]; Order of St. Andrew[26], an order[35], in Russian Empire[36], founded in 1698[37]; and Order of Saint Anna[27], an order[38], in Russian Empire[39], founded in 1735[40].

Personal Life

Grigory Orlov was married to Ekaterina Zinovyeva[15]. Children include Alexey Bobrinsky[16], a military personnel[41], 1762–1813[42], of Russian Empire[43], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[44]; Natalia Buxhoevden[17], 1758–1808[45]; and Elisabeth Aleksandrovna Alekseeva Klinger[18].

Death and Burial

Grigory Orlov died on April 13, 1783[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Church of Saint George (Yuriev monastery)[12].

Why It Matters

Grigory Orlov ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (655 views/month, #6,842 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Grigory Orlov born?

Grigory Orlov's place of birth was Lyutkino[2].

Where did Grigory Orlov die?

Grigory Orlov died in Moscow[4].

Who were Grigory Orlov's parents?

Grigory Orlov's father was Grigory Orlov[13]. Grigory Orlov's mother was Lukirya Ivanovna Zinoveva[14].

Who was Grigory Orlov married to?

Grigory Orlov's spouses include Ekaterina Zinovyeva[15].

What did Grigory Orlov do for work?

Grigory Orlov worked as diplomat[6], land owner[7], politician[8], military personnel[9], and aristocrat[10].

What awards did Grigory Orlov receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], Order of the Black Eagle[24], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[25], and Order of St. Andrew[26].

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  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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