Alexander Menshikov

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Alexander Menshikov was a prominent Russian statesman and military leader, a close associate of Peter the Great who rose from humble origins to become one of the most powerful figures in early 18th-century Russia.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Russian statesman
human
military leader
nobleman
causeOfDeath illness
child Alexander Menshikov (son)
Alexandra Menshikova
Maria Menshikova
closeAssociateOf Peter the Great
countryOfCitizenship Russian Empire
Tsardom of Russia
courtRole de facto ruler of Russia after Peter I’s death
favorite of Peter the Great
dateOfBirth 1673-11-16
dateOfDeath 1729-11-23
downfallReason accusations of corruption and abuse of power
era early 18th century
familyName Menshikov
givenName Alexander
languageOfWorkOrName Russian
memberOf Russian nobility
militaryRank Field Marshal
monarchServed Catherine I of Russia
Peter I of Russia
name Alexander Danilovich Menshikov
nobleTitle Duke of Izhora
Prince of the Russian Empire
notableFor influence in early 18th-century Russian politics
rapid rise from humble origins
role in the Great Northern War
occupation diplomat
military officer
statesman
participatedIn Battle of Poltava
Great Northern War
patronymicName Danilovich
placeOfBirth Moscow
placeOfDeath Berezniki, Siberian exile
positionHeld Generalissimo of Russia
Governor of Saint Petersburg
Member of the Supreme Privy Council
President of the War College
punishment exiled to Siberia
stripped of titles and property
roleInSuccession key figure in Catherine I’s accession to the throne
servedUnder Peter the Great
sexOrGender male
sideInConflict Russia in the Great Northern War
spouse Daria Menshikova
supported Catherine I of Russia

Referenced by (6)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Alexander Menshikov ("Alexander Menshikov (son)")
child
Battle of Poltava ("Aleksandr Menshikov")
commander
Alexander Menshikov ("Menshikov")
familyName
Great Northern War
hasCommander
Alexander Menshikov ("Alexander Danilovich Menshikov")
name
Catherine I of Russia
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