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Alexander Gorchakov

Russian diplomat, minister, chancellor (1798-1883) · Russia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84

Prince Alexander Mikhailovich Gorchakov was a Russian diplomat and statesman from the Gorchakov princely family. He has an enduring reputation as one of the most influential and respected diplomats of the mid-19th century.

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1883Died27 February 18831865Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands LionAward1857Knight of the Order of the ElephantAward1852Grand Cross of the Order of the DannebrogAward1798Born4 June 1798

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Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion1865
Knight of the Order of the Elephant1857
Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog1852
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class
Order of the White Eagle
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class
Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class
Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class
Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class
Order of St. Andrew
Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary
Order of the Black Eagle
Order of Ludwig I
Order of Fidelity
Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Royal Order of the Seraphim
Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Crown
Order of Saint Joseph

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Scholars agree that the termination of the demilitarisation of the Black Sea was Gorchakov's greatest accomplishment but add that he stayed too long as foreign minister.

Country
Russia
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1798 to 1883 · aged 84

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