Alexander Gorchakov

Russian diplomat, minister, chancellor (1798-1883)
Person human Q327020
Alexander Gorchakov
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Alexander Gorchakov

Summary

Alexander Gorchakov is a human[1]. He was born in Haapsalu[2]. He was born on June 4, 1798[3]. He passed away in Baden-Baden[4]. He died on February 27, 1883[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Haapsalu[2], Alexander Gorchakov…
  • Alexander Gorchakov passed away in Baden-Baden[4].
  • Alexander Gorchakov was born on June 4, 1798[3].
  • Alexander Gorchakov was born on July 16, 1798[9].
  • Alexander Gorchakov died on February 27, 1883[5].
  • Alexander Gorchakov died on March 11, 1883[10].
  • Alexander Gorchakov is buried at Coastal Monastery of St. Sergius[11].
  • Alexander Gorchakov's father was Mikhail Gorchakov[12].
  • Alexander Gorchakov's mother was Elena von Fersen[13].
  • Alexander Gorchakov was married to Maria Alexandrovna Musina-Pushkina[14].
  • A child of Alexander Gorchakov was Mihail Alexandrovich Gorchakov[15].
  • A child of Alexander Gorchakov was Konstantin Aleksandrovich Gorchakov[16].
  • Alexander Gorchakov held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Alexander Gorchakov's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Alexander Gorchakov's professions included politician[7].
  • Alexander Gorchakov held the position of ambassador[18].
  • Alexander Gorchakov held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[19].
  • Alexander Gorchakov was educated at Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum[20].
  • Alexander Gorchakov was educated at The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium[21].
  • Alexander Gorchakov received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22].
  • Alexander Gorchakov received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23].
  • Alexander Gorchakov received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24].
  • Alexander Gorchakov received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[25].
  • Alexander Gorchakov received the Order of the White Eagle[26].
  • Alexander Gorchakov received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Gorchakov's place of birth was Haapsalu[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 4, 1798[3] and July 16, 1798[9]. His father was Mikhail Gorchakov[12]. His mother was Elena von Fersen[13].

Education

Educated at Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum[20], a Gymnasium[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1811[30] and The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium[21], a Gymnasium[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1805[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include ambassador[18], a diplomatic rank[34] and member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22], a grade of an order[35]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[25], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; Order of the White Eagle[26], an order[42], in Russian Empire[43], founded in 1831[44]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27], a grade of an order[45], in Russian Empire[46].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Gorchakov's spouses was Maria Alexandrovna Musina-Pushkina[14]. Children include Mihail Alexandrovich Gorchakov[15], a diplomat[47], 1839–1897[48], of Russian Empire[49], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[50] and Konstantin Aleksandrovich Gorchakov[16], a politician[51], 1841–1926[52], of Russian Empire[53].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 27, 1883[5] and March 11, 1883[10]. Alexander Gorchakov passed away in Baden-Baden[4]. Burial took place at Coastal Monastery of St. Sergius[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Gorchakov include Ulitsa Gorchakova[54], a metro station[55], in Russia[56], founded in 2003[57].

Why It Matters

Alexander Gorchakov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Ulitsa Gorchakova[54], a metro station[55], in Russia[56], founded in 2003[57].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Gorchakov born?

Alexander Gorchakov's place of birth was Haapsalu[2].

Where did Alexander Gorchakov die?

Alexander Gorchakov passed away in Baden-Baden[4].

Who were Alexander Gorchakov's parents?

Alexander Gorchakov's father was Mikhail Gorchakov[12]. Alexander Gorchakov's mother was Elena von Fersen[13].

Who was Alexander Gorchakov married to?

Alexander Gorchakov's spouses include Maria Alexandrovna Musina-Pushkina[14].

What did Alexander Gorchakov do for work?

Alexander Gorchakov worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Alexander Gorchakov go to school?

Alexander Gorchakov was educated at Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum[20] and The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium[21].

What awards did Alexander Gorchakov receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, politician
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  2. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Place of burial Coastal Monastery of St. Sergius
    Family name Gorchakov
    Child Mihail Alexandrovich Gorchakov, Konstantin Aleksandrovich Gorchakov
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