Mikhail Vorontsov
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Summary
Mikhail Vorontsov was born on May 19, 1782[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on November 6, 1856[3], in Odesa[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], military personnel[6], politician[7], official[8], and governor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,878 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1782[11]
- Date of death: 1856[12]
- Place of burial: Transfiguration Cathedral[13]
- Father: Semyon Vorontsov[14]
- Mother: Ekaterina Senyavina[15]
- Spouse: Elizaveta Vorontsova[16]
- Child: Sofya Vorontsova[17], Semyon Vorontsov[18]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[19]
- Occupation: general field marshal[20]
- Position held: Viceroy of the Caucasus[21], member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[22]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[25], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[26], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[27], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[28], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[29], Order of St. Andrew[30], Gold Sword for Bravery[31], Order of St. George, 3rd class[32], Order of St. George, 4th class[33], Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[34], Order of St. George, 2nd class[35], Order of St. George[36]
- Member of: Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Noble title: knyaz[39]
- Military branch: Imperial Russian Army[40]
- Commons category: Mikhail Vorontsov[41]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[42], general[43]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 3 Pułk Piechoty (Imperium Rosyjskie)[44], 6th Infantry Division (Russian Empire)[45], 3-й пехотный корпус (Российская империя)[46], Russian Caucasus Forces[47], 79 Pułk Piechoty (Imperium Rosyjskie)[48]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[49], Battle of Pułtusk[50], Battle of Friedland[51], Battle of Smolensk[52], Battle of Borodino[53], Battle of Dennewitz[54], Battle of Dresden[55], Battle of Leipzig[56]
Why It Matters
Mikhail Vorontsov has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Mikhail Vorontsov born?
Mikhail Vorontsov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Mikhail Vorontsov die?
Mikhail Vorontsov passed away in Odesa[4].
Who were Mikhail Vorontsov's parents?
Mikhail Vorontsov's father was Semyon Vorontsov[14]. Mikhail Vorontsov's mother was Ekaterina Senyavina[15].
Who was Mikhail Vorontsov married to?
Mikhail Vorontsov's spouses include Elizaveta Vorontsova[16].
What did Mikhail Vorontsov do for work?
Mikhail Vorontsov worked as a diplomat[5], military personnel[6], politician[7], official[8], and governor[9].
What awards did Mikhail Vorontsov receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[25], and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[26].