Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky

Russian Field Marshal (1776-1852)
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Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky

Summary

Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on April 25, 1776[3]. He passed away in Petergof[4]. He died on August 27, 1852[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky…
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky passed away in Petergof[4].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky was born on April 25, 1776[3].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky died on August 27, 1852[5].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky is buried at Q1928755[9].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky's father was Q61982649[10].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky's mother was Q61982650[11].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky was married to Sofya Volkonskaya[12].
  • A child of Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky was Grigory Volkonsky[13].
  • A child of Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky was Aleksandra Durnovo[14].
  • A child of Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky was Dmitry Volkonsky[15].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky worked as a politician[6].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[17].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky received the Order of the White Eagle[19].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky received the Order of the Black Eagle[20].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[23].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky is recorded as male[24].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky's noble title is recorded as knyaz[26].
  • Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky's Commons category is recorded as Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky… he was born on April 25, 1776[3]. His father was Q61982649[10]. His mother was Q61982650[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of the White Eagle[19], an order[30], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[31], founded in 1705[32]; Order of the Black Eagle[20], an order[33], in Kingdom of Prussia[34], founded in 1701[35]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39]; and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[23], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41].

Personal Life

Among Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky's spouses was Sofya Volkonskaya[12]. Children include Grigory Volkonsky[13], a diplomat[42], 1808–1882[43], of Russian Empire[44], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[45]; Aleksandra Durnovo[14], a lady-in-waiting[46], 1804–1859[47], of Russian Empire[48]; and Dmitry Volkonsky[15], 1805–1859[49].

Death and Burial

Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky died on August 27, 1852[5]. He died in Petergof[4]. Burial took place at Q1928755[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky include volkonskoite[50], a mineral species[51].

Why It Matters

Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include volkonskoite[50], a mineral species[51].

FAQs

Where was Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky born?

Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky die?

Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky died in Petergof[4].

Who were Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky's parents?

Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky's father was Q61982649[10]. Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky's mother was Q61982650[11].

Who was Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky married to?

Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky's spouses include Sofya Volkonskaya[12].

What did Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky do for work?

Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18], Order of the White Eagle[19], Order of the Black Eagle[20], and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Grigory Volkonsky, Aleksandra Durnovo, Dmitry Volkonsky
    Place of birth Saint Petersburg
    Participated in conflict Napoleonic Wars, War of the Third Coalition, French invasion of Russia +1
    Place of burial Q1928755
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