Sergey Uvarov
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Sergey Uvarov

Russian statesman (1786–1855)

Count Sergey Semionovich Uvarov (Russian: Серге́й Семёнович Ува́ров; 5 September [O.S. 25 August] 1786 – 16 September [O.S. 4 September] 1855) was a Russian classical scholar and politician who is best remembered as an influential statesman under Nicholas I of Russia.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Sergey Uvarov (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Sep 5, 1786, died Sep 16, 1855.1

Companies

Career

Occupation: classical scholar, education activist, archaeologist, politician, slavophile, linguist.6

  • 1833 to 1849Chair, Ministry of National Education5
  • 1818 to 1855Chair, Russian Academy of Sciences4
  • Date not recordedMember of the State Council of the Russian Empire3
  • Date not recordedEducation minister3

Personal life

  • BornSep 5, 1786, Moscow7
  • DiedSep 16, 1855, Moscow8
  • CitizenshipRussian Empire9
  • SpouseYekaterina Uvarova10

Awards

  • Date not recordedOrder of Saint Alexander Nevsky11
  • Date not recordedOrder of St. Andrew11
  • Date not recordedOrder of St. Vladimir, 1st class11