Jan Pieter van Suchtelen

Jan Pieter van Suchtelen (1751–1836) was a Dutch diplomat, military personnel and painter.

Also recorded as Count J.P. van Suchtelen; Pyotr Kornilovich Suhtelen; Johann Peter von Suchtelen; Peter Kornilowitsch Suchtelen; Petr Komilovich Sukhtelin.

Jan Pieter van Suchtelen in brief

Born
1751
Died
1836
Known for
diplomat, military personnel, painter, military commander, politician and engineer
Place of birth
Grave
Contents

Overview

Born at Grave in 1751, died at Stockholm in 1836.

In detail

Jan Pieter van Suchtelen studied at University of Groningen. the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is military affairs and diplomacy.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Saint Petersburg and Sweden. Positions recorded include ambassador of the Russian Empire and member of the State Council of the Russian Empire. Membership is recorded of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, Order of St. Andrew, Gold Sword for Bravery and Order of St. George, 4th class.

Sources

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    “Jan Pieter van Suchtelen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2106584: Jan Pieter van Suchtelen

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