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Nikolay Galitzin

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Russian aristocrat, patron of music

MusiciansLived 1794 to 1866 · aged 71
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Prince Nikolai Borisovich Galitzin was a Russian aristocrat of the Galitzin family and a military officer. He was a military historian, an amateur musician, and is known particularly for his commissioning three string quartets - Opp.

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Order of Saint Anna, 4th class
Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class
Gold Sword for Bravery

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Prince Nikolai Borisovich Galitzin was a Russian aristocrat of the Galitzin family and a military officer. He was a military historian, an amateur musician, and is known particularly for his commissioning three string quartets - Opp. 127, 130, and 132 - from Ludwig van Beethoven, which are among the composer's group of late string quartets.

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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1794 to 1866 · aged 71
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