Karl von Struve

Baltic German diplomat (1835-1907)
Person human Q1733695
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Summary

Karl von Struve is a human[1]. He was born in Tartu[2]. He was born on November 26, 1835[3]. He died in Wiesbaden[4]. He died on June 26, 1907[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Karl von Struve's place of birth was Tartu[2].
  • Karl von Struve passed away in Wiesbaden[4].
  • Karl von Struve was born on November 26, 1835[3].
  • Karl von Struve died on June 26, 1907[5].
  • Burial took place at Wiesbaden[9].
  • Karl von Struve's father was Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve[10].
  • Karl von Struve's mother was Johanna von Struve[11].
  • Karl von Struve was married to Mariya Annenkova[12].
  • A child of Karl von Struve was Vera Meshcherskaya[13].
  • A child of Karl von Struve was Q140132846[14].
  • A child of Karl von Struve was Q141222259[15].
  • Karl von Struve held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Karl von Struve's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Karl von Struve's professions included politician[7].
  • Karl von Struve's field of work was astronomy[17].
  • Karl von Struve held the position of ambassador[18].
  • Karl von Struve held the position of Ambassador of the Russian Empire to the United States[19].
  • Karl von Struve received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[20].
  • Karl von Struve received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21].
  • Karl von Struve received the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22].
  • Karl von Struve is recorded as male[23].
  • Karl von Struve's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Karl von Struve's family is recorded as Struve family[25].
  • Karl von Struve's Commons category is recorded as Karl von Struve[26].
  • Karl von Struve's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl von Struve was born in Tartu[2]. He was born on November 26, 1835[3]. His father was Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve[10]. His mother was Johanna von Struve[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Karl von Struve's field of work was astronomy[17]. Positions held include ambassador[18], a diplomatic rank[28] and Ambassador of the Russian Empire to the United States[19], a historical position[29], in United States[30], founded in 1776[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[20], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37].

Personal Life

Among Karl von Struve's spouses was Mariya Annenkova[12]. Children include Vera Meshcherskaya[13], a lady-in-waiting[38], 1876–1949[39]; Q140132846[14]; and Q141222259[15].

Death and Burial

Karl von Struve died on June 26, 1907[5]. He passed away in Wiesbaden[4]. He is buried at Wiesbaden[9].

Why It Matters

Karl von Struve ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Karl von Struve born?

Born in Tartu[2].

Where did Karl von Struve die?

Karl von Struve passed away in Wiesbaden[4].

Who were Karl von Struve's parents?

Karl von Struve's father was Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve[10]. Karl von Struve's mother was Johanna von Struve[11].

Who was Karl von Struve married to?

Karl von Struve's spouses include Mariya Annenkova[12].

What did Karl von Struve do for work?

Karl von Struve worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Karl von Struve receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[20], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21], and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Wiesbaden
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'no', 'ru', 'sw']
    Sitelink count → 6
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 6w ago · Wikibgt · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Vera Meshcherskaya, Q140132846, Q141222259
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  3. 18w ago · So29375609982 · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Vera Meshcherskaya, Q140132846, Q141222259
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Place of birth → Tartu
    Citizenship → —
    Child → Vera Meshcherskaya, Q140132846, Q141222259
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