Alexander von Drenteln

Russian military personnel of Baltic German origin (1868–1925)
Person human Q4168108
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Summary

Alexander von Drenteln was born on January 19, 1868[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on May 14, 1925[3], in Vologda Governorate[4]. He worked as a lady-in-waiting[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Alexander Drenteln[8]
  • Mother: Q119458592[9]
  • Spouse: Q136645349[10]
  • Child: Anna Alexandrovna Voeikoff[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[13]
  • Award received: Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[14], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[15], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[16], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[17], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[18], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[19], Gold Sword for Bravery[20], Order of St. Vladimir[21], Order of Saint Anna[22], Order of Saint Stanislaus[23], Royal Victorian Order[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Commons category: Aleksander Aleksandrovich Drenteln[26]
  • Military, police or special rank: major general[27]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[28]
  • Given name: Alexander[29]
  • Allegiance: Russian Empire[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]

Why It Matters

Alexander von Drenteln is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Drenteln born?

Alexander von Drenteln's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Alexander von Drenteln die?

Alexander von Drenteln died in Vologda Governorate[4].

Who were Alexander von Drenteln's parents?

Alexander von Drenteln's father was Alexander Drenteln[8]. Alexander von Drenteln's mother was Q119458592[9].

Who was Alexander von Drenteln married to?

Alexander von Drenteln's spouses include Q136645349[10].

What did Alexander von Drenteln do for work?

Alexander von Drenteln worked as a lady-in-waiting[5] and military officer[6].

Where did Alexander von Drenteln go to school?

Alexander von Drenteln was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[13].

What awards did Alexander von Drenteln receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[14], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[15], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[16], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[17].

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  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'et', 'hy', 'ru']
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank → major general
    Given name → Alexander
    Allegiance → Russian Empire
    Spouse → Q136645349
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