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Konstantin Posyet
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Konstantin Nikolayevich Posyet (Russian: Константи́н Никола́евич Посье́т, French: Constantin Possiet, 2 January 1820 [O.S. 21 December 1819] – 8 May [O.S. 26 April] 1899) was a Russian Empire statesman and admiral of French origin, who served as Minister of Transport Communications between 1874 and 1888.
Quick Facts 11th Minister of Railways, Monarchs ...
Konstantin Posyet | |
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Константин Посьет | |
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11th Minister of Railways | |
In office 1874–1888 | |
Monarchs | Alexander II Alexander III |
Preceded by | Alexei Bobrinsky |
Succeeded by | Hermann von Paucker |
Personal details | |
Born | January 2, 1820 Pernov, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire |
Died | May 8, 1899(1899-05-08) (aged 79) Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Resting place | Novodevichy Cemetery (Saint Petersburg) |
Relations | (1) Yelena Menshikova (2) Rosalia-Annette Lang |
Children | none |
Education | Naval Cadet Corps |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Imperial Russian Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
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