THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Alexander von Benckendorff

Russian general and statesman of Baltic German origin (1780s-1844)

Alexander von Benckendorff has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists July 4, 1781 in Tallinn, Estonia.

Born

July 4, 1781

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: October 5, 1844

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Tallinn, Estonia
Professions
land owner, military personnel, politician
Citizenship
Russian Empire

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: July 4, 1781 (Great Russian Encyclopedia) or June 23, 1783 (Krugosvet).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

June 23, 1783

Precision: day · Rank: normal

More about Alexander von Benckendorff

Family

Sibling
Konstantin von Benckendorff
Sibling
Dorothea Lieven

All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Alexander von Benckendorff born?

Alexander von Benckendorff was born in Tallinn, Estonia.

When did Alexander von Benckendorff die?

Alexander von Benckendorff died on October 5, 1844.