Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly
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Summary
Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly was born on December 16, 1761[1], in Pomautsch[2]. He died on May 14, 1818[3], in Nagornoje (Kaliningrad, Tschernjachowsk)[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,366 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mausoleum of Barclay de Tolly[8]
- Father: Weinhold Gotthard Barclay de Tolly[9]
- Mother: Margarethe Elisabeth Barclay de Tolly[10]
- Spouse: Helene Barclay de Tolly[11]
- Child: Magnus Barclay de Tolly[12]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13]
- Position held: minister of war[14], member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[15]
- Award received: Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[16], Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[17], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], Order of the Black Eagle[20], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[22], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[23], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[24], Order of St. Andrew[25], Gold Sword for Bravery[26], Order of St. George, 3rd class[27], Order of St. George, 4th class[28], Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[29]
- Member of: Academy of Science for Public Utility[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Noble title: knyaz[32]
- Military branch: Imperial Russian Army[33]
- Commons category: Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly[34]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[35]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Governor-General of Finland[36], Ministry of War of the Russian Empire[37]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[38], Siege of Ochakov[39], Battle of Lubaniem[40], Battle of Praga[41], Battle of Pułtusk[42], Battle of Eylau[43], Battle of Smolensk[44], Battle of Borodino[45], siege of Toruń[46], Battle of Bautzen[47], Battle of Dresden[48], Battle of Kulm[49], Battle of Leipzig[50], Battle of La Rothière[51]
- Family name: Barclay[52], Tolly[53]
- Given name: Mikhail[54]
Why It Matters
Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly born?
Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly's place of birth was Pomautsch[2].
Where did Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly die?
Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly passed away in Nagornoje (Kaliningrad, Tschernjachowsk)[4].
Who were Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly's parents?
Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly's father was Weinhold Gotthard Barclay de Tolly[9]. Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly's mother was Margarethe Elisabeth Barclay de Tolly[10].
Who was Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly married to?
Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly's spouses include Helene Barclay de Tolly[11].
What did Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly do for work?
Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly worked as a military officer[5] and politician[6].
What awards did Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[16], Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[17], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].