Nikolay Orlov

Russian diplomat (1827–1885)
Person human Q330986
Nikolay Orlov
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Nikolay Orlov

Summary

Nikolay Orlov is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on April 27, 1827[3]. He died in Fontainebleau[4]. He died on March 17, 1885[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], military officer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Nikolay Orlov…
  • Nikolay Orlov died in Fontainebleau[4].
  • Nikolay Orlov was born on April 27, 1827[3].
  • Nikolay Orlov died on March 17, 1885[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Samois-sur-Seine[10].
  • Nikolay Orlov's father was Alexey Fyodorovich Orlov[11].
  • Nikolay Orlov's mother was Olga Orlova[12].
  • Among Nikolay Orlov's spouses was Yekaterina Orlova[13].
  • A child of Nikolay Orlov was Aleksey Orlov[14].
  • A child of Nikolay Orlov was Vladimir Orlov[15].
  • Nikolay Orlov held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Nikolay Orlov's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Nikolay Orlov's professions included military officer[7].
  • Nikolay Orlov worked as a writer[8].
  • Nikolay Orlov held the position of ambassador of the Russian Empire in France[17].
  • Nikolay Orlov held the position of ambassador of the Russian Federation to Belgium[18].
  • Nikolay Orlov held the position of Ambassador of the Russian Empire in the Austro-Hungarian Empire[19].
  • Nikolay Orlov held the position of Ambassador of the Russian Empire to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Nikolay Orlov's education included a stint at Page Corps[21].
  • Nikolay Orlov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22].
  • Nikolay Orlov received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23].
  • Nikolay Orlov received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[24].
  • Nikolay Orlov received the Gold Sword for Bravery[25].
  • Nikolay Orlov received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26].
  • Nikolay Orlov received the Order of St. George, 4th class[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Nikolay Orlov… he was born on April 27, 1827[3]. His father was Alexey Fyodorovich Orlov[11]. His mother was Olga Orlova[12].

Education

Nikolay Orlov was educated at Page Corps[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], military officer[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include ambassador of the Russian Empire in France[17]; ambassador of the Russian Federation to Belgium[18], a position[28], in Belgium[29]; Ambassador of the Russian Empire in the Austro-Hungarian Empire[19]; and Ambassador of the Russian Empire to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23], an order[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1725[34]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Gold Sword for Bravery[25], a weapon of honor[37], in Russian Empire[38], founded in 1720[39]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[26], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; and Order of St. George, 4th class[27], a grade of an order[42], in Russian Empire[43].

Personal Life

Among Nikolay Orlov's spouses was Yekaterina Orlova[13]. Children include Aleksey Orlov[14], a diplomat[44], 1867–1916[45], of Russian Empire[46], awarded the Legion of Honour[47] and Vladimir Orlov[15], a politician[48], 1868–1927[49], of Russian Empire[50], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus[51].

Death and Burial

Nikolay Orlov died on March 17, 1885[5]. He died in Fontainebleau[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Samois-sur-Seine[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Nikolay Orlov include Veal Orloff[52], a veal dish[53].

Why It Matters

Nikolay Orlov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Veal Orloff[52], a veal dish[53].

FAQs

Where was Nikolay Orlov born?

Nikolay Orlov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Nikolay Orlov die?

Nikolay Orlov died in Fontainebleau[4].

Who were Nikolay Orlov's parents?

Nikolay Orlov's father was Alexey Fyodorovich Orlov[11]. Nikolay Orlov's mother was Olga Orlova[12].

Who was Nikolay Orlov married to?

Nikolay Orlov's spouses include Yekaterina Orlova[13].

What did Nikolay Orlov do for work?

Nikolay Orlov worked as diplomat[6], military officer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Nikolay Orlov go to school?

Nikolay Orlov was educated at Page Corps[21].

What awards did Nikolay Orlov receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[24], and Gold Sword for Bravery[25].

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  24. [3] . Russian Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . ru.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Russian Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation diplomat, military officer, writer
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