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Alexander von Benckendorff

Russian general and statesman of Baltic German origin (1780s-1844) · Russia · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1781 to 1844 · aged 63

Konstantin Alexander Karl Wilhelm Christoph Graf von Benckendorff was a Russian cavalry general and statesman of Baltic German descent. He was also the adjutant general of Alexander I and a commander of partisan units during the French invasion of Russia.

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Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky
Order of the White Eagle
Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class
Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class
Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class
Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class
Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class
Order of St. Andrew
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Order of St. George, 4th class
Order of St. George, 3rd class
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Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class
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Order of Saint Hubert
Order of the White Falcon
Royal Guelphic Order
Royal Order of the Sword
Royal Order of the Polar Star
Order of Saint John of Jerusalem
Order of St. George
Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class with diamonds
Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary
Order of the Red Eagle
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion

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He is most frequently remembered for his later role, under Nicholas I, as the founding head of the Gendarmes and the secret police in Russia known as the Third Section.

Country
Russia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1781 to 1844 · aged 63

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