Background
BENCKENDORFF, Count de was born on August 1, 1849 in Berlin. Son of Constantin, Comte de Benckendorff, and Louise, Princesse de Cro$rDiilmen.
BENCKENDORFF, Count de was born on August 1, 1849 in Berlin. Son of Constantin, Comte de Benckendorff, and Louise, Princesse de Cro$rDiilmen.
France; Germany.
Entered diplomatic service, 1869. Honorary attache Rome and Vienna. Left diplomatic service, 1876.
Re-entered it as 1st Secretary at Vienna, 1886. Russian Minister at Copenhagen, 1897-1903. Russian Ambassador in London since 1903.
Spouse 1879, Sophie, Comtesse Schouvaloff.