Russia and the Russian court in the first half of the 18th century
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Reprint from the publication. SPb., 1891. Count Johann Ernest Minich, in Russian documents Sergey Khristoforovich Minich (1707 - 1788) - Russian diplomat. Born in the family of the future Field Marshal. Since 1727 he served in the College of Foreign Affairs, since 1729 - at the Russian embassy in France, since 1731 - attorney in business (in the absence of a permanent ambassador) In 1740, he received the rank of chief-hofmarshal and the title of General-Drucker, enjoyed the favor of Empress Anna Ioannovna, and after her death-Anna Leopoldovna. After the palace coup, in 1741 he was convicted with his father, deprived of ranks and estates and exiled. In 1762, with the reign of Emperor Peter III, he was pardoned and returned to St. Petersburg. In 1763, already during the reign of Empress Catherine II, he received the rank of real secret adviser. Since 1764 - a member of the customs commission, chief director of the country"s customs duties. From 1774 and until his death - the chairman of the commercial college. During the years of exile, he wrote "Notes by Count Ernst Minikh ...", interesting to the detailed image of the court life of the times of Anna Ioannovna and portraits of politicians of that era. Circulation 30 copies. Made using Print-on-Demand technology
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Author:Minich Johann Ernest
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Cover:Soft
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- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:Culture
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ISBN:978-5-4481-0931-7
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