Alexander Chernyshyov, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander Chernyshyov

Russian general, diplomat and statesman

Date of Birth: 10-Jan-1786

Place of Birth: Moscow, Russia

Date of Death: 20-Jun-1857

Profession: military personnel, politician, diplomat

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Prince Alexander Ivanovich Chernyshov (Russian: ????????? ???????? ????????, 1786, Moscow - 1857, Castellammare di Stabia), General of Cavalry (1827), was a Russian military leader, diplomat and statesman, whose career began in the Napoleonic Wars.
After the Battle of Austerlitz (1805), he carried out successful diplomatic missions to France and Sweden and served with distinction in battles of 1812 and 1813.
Chernyshyov rose through the ranks to the role of Russian Minister of War (1827–1852), chairman of the State Council and Cabinet of Ministers (1848–1856), and acquired the styles from Count (1826) to Serene Prince (1849).