Sofya Volkonskaya

Russian noble (1785-1868)
Person human Q4123516
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Sofya Volkonskaya

Summary

Sofya Volkonskaya is a human[1]. She was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. She was born on August 21, 1785[3]. She died in Geneva[4]. She died on March 26, 1868[5].

Key Facts

  • Sofya Volkonskaya was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya died in Geneva[4].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya was born on August 21, 1785[3].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya died on March 26, 1868[5].
  • Burial took place at Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi[6].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's father was Grigorij Semënovič Volkonskij[7].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's mother was Aleksandra Volkonskaya[8].
  • Among Sofya Volkonskaya's spouses was Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky[9].
  • A child of Sofya Volkonskaya was Grigory Volkonsky[10].
  • A child of Sofya Volkonskaya was Aleksandra Durnovo[11].
  • A child of Sofya Volkonskaya was Dmitry Volkonsky[12].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Russian was Sofya Volkonskaya's native language[14].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya received the Dame of the Order of Saint Catherine[15].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya is recorded as female[16].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's family is recorded as Volkonsky[18].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's noble title is recorded as knyaginya[19].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's Commons category is recorded as Sofia Grigorevna Volkonskaya[20].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's family name is recorded as Volkonskaya[21].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's given name is recorded as Sofia[22].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's godparent is recorded as Alexander Kurakin[23].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's godparent is recorded as Natalya Kurakina[24].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's described by source is recorded as Q4400648[25].
  • Sofya Volkonskaya's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Sofya Volkonskaya… she was born on August 21, 1785[3]. Her father was Grigorij Semënovič Volkonskij[7]. Her mother was Aleksandra Volkonskaya[8]. Russian was her native language[14].

Recognition

Sofya Volkonskaya received the Dame of the Order of Saint Catherine[15].

Personal Life

Among Sofya Volkonskaya's spouses was Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky[9]. Children include Grigory Volkonsky[10], a diplomat[27], 1808–1882[28], of Russian Empire[29], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[30]; Aleksandra Durnovo[11], a lady-in-waiting[31], 1804–1859[32], of Russian Empire[33]; and Dmitry Volkonsky[12], 1805–1859[34].

Death and Burial

Sofya Volkonskaya died on March 26, 1868[5]. She passed away in Geneva[4]. Burial took place at Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi[6].

FAQs

Where was Sofya Volkonskaya born?

Sofya Volkonskaya was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Sofya Volkonskaya die?

Sofya Volkonskaya passed away in Geneva[4].

Who were Sofya Volkonskaya's parents?

Sofya Volkonskaya's father was Grigorij Semënovič Volkonskij[7]. Sofya Volkonskaya's mother was Aleksandra Volkonskaya[8].

Who was Sofya Volkonskaya married to?

Sofya Volkonskaya's spouses include Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky[9].

What awards did Sofya Volkonskaya receive?

Honors received include Dame of the Order of Saint Catherine[15].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 5w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Grigory Volkonsky, Aleksandra Durnovo, Dmitry Volkonsky
    Imported from
    Godparent Alexander Kurakin, Natalya Kurakina
    Place of birth Saint Petersburg
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