Vorontsov Alexander Romanovich

Vorontsov, Aleksandr Romanovich (1741-1805) - Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1802-1804 he. He graduated from military school Strasbourg. In 1761, Mr.. Charge d'affaires in Austria, in 1762-1764 he. Minister Plenipotentiary to England and then in Holland. Subsequently held several government posts, not related to foreign policy (the president of the Commerce College, etc.). As a member of the State Council (since 1787) was one of the leaders of Russia's foreign policy. From 1792 to 1801 he. Retired. In 1802. - State Chancellor. The major challenge today is providing the foreign policy of Russia's independence from France. In early 1804, Mr.. resigned for health reasons.