Christoph von Lieven
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Prince Christoph Heinrich von Lieven (
Early life
Christoph von Lieven was born on May 6, 1774 (
Career
Early military
Fifteen-year-old Lieven was registered in an artillery regiment, and made a quick military career: in 1791 he was promoted from the rank of warrant officer (
Ennobled to count and married
On 22 February 1799 Lieven received the title of Count, as his mother was granted a countship. He was somewhat overshadowed by his more illustrious wife, the famous socialite and political force,
Diplomacy
In 1808 he was assigned to the Foreign Office. In December 1809 he was sent to represent Russia at the
Ennobled to prince
In 1826, his mother was created 1st Princess of Lieven, whereby Count Christoph also received the title of Prince.
Governor
In 1834 tsar Nicholas I of Russia recalled Lieven to Russia and entrusted him to be governor of the heir to the throne, tsesarevich Alexander Nikolaevitch.
Death
Lieven died suddenly on January 10, 1839 at Rome as he escorted the future Alexander II of Russia on his Grand Tour.
See also
References
External links
- Judith Lissauer Cromwell, "Dorothea Lieven: A Russian Princess in London and Paris, 1785-1857 (McFarland & Co., 2007) ISBN 0-7864-2651-9
- This article includes content derived from the Russian Biographical Dictionary, 1896–1918.
- Russian Embassy webpage (Russian only)[permanent dead link]
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