Nikolai Rumyantsev

Rumyantsev, Nikolay Petrovich (1754-1826) - Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1807-1814 he. Diplomatic service began as minister plenipotentiary in Frankfurt at the Seimas of the Holy Roman Empire and kurfyurtskom District of the Lower Rhine. During the French Revolution was a mediator between Catherine II and the Bourbons. Under Paul I was in the doghouse. From 1802 to 1808. was the Director of Water and Communications Minister of Commerce. His appointment by the Minister after the Peace of Tilsit Napoleon had to demonstrate a welcoming attitude. In an effort to find points of mutual interests the two countries, Rumyantsev in 1808, Mr.. negotiated with the French ambassador Caulaincourt on the conditions of the partition of Turkey between the two countries. A supporter of rapprochement with France, even in conditions of a new aggravation of relations. In 1809, Mr.. negotiated the conclusion Fridrihsgamskogo world, for which he was awarded the Chancellor. Since the beginning of World War II asked for resignation, but got it only after the defeat of France.

Danilov AA. Background material on the history of Russia IX - XIX centuries.


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Rumyantsev, Nikolay Petrovich (1754, St. Petersburg, 1826, ibid) - State. , diplomat, collector. Son P.A. Rumyantsev-Transdanubian. He received education at home. From 9 years was recorded in military service. In 1773, became chamberlain pazhom Catherine II. In 1774 was sent to the Leiden University Press, visited Paris, Geneva, Berlin, Rome, Venice, and returned in 1779 to Russia, at the request of his father, devoted himself to the diplomatic activity. In 1781 - 1795 in the position of Minister Plenipotentiary at the Diet of the Holy Roman Empire was the representative of Russia in Europe, but, having failed to obtain "no tapes, no ranks, returned to Russia. Under Paul I Rumyantsev fell into disgrace and was able to return to state. activity only under Alexander I. In 1801 he became a member of the State. Council, a senator, director of water communications in 1802 - Minister of Commerce. Under the direction of P. started changing trade laws, improved budget, improved waterways gos Islands, were constructed navigation channels. Rumyantsev fitted out the expedition, including the first Ross. round the world under the command of YU.F. Lisiansky and I.F. Krusen, encouraged the development of eastern. and sowing. regions. But, . Desiring to develop the domestic Agriculture Society, . Industry, . Science, . dreaming strengthen the economy, . He tried to combine modern methods of management with the serf system, . which prevented a substantial improvement in the economic situation and Russia's Finance,
. In 1808, as a supporter of Russian-French alliance, was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, retaining the same duties. In 1810 became chairman of the State. Council, ie. facto head of government. Outbreak since 1812 war with Napoleon predetermined removal mediocre diplomat Rumyantsev from cases. In 1814 he retired and became a well-deserved reputation as a collector of books, manuscripts, numismatic and ethnographic collections, the foundation of the Rumyantsev Museum - one of the cultural centers of Moscow. R. led a group of historians and Archeology in the rm. Stroyev, PhD. Kalaidovich, EA. Bolkhovitinov (Metropolitan Eugenia), NN. Bantysh-Kamensky and others, to identify the sources of the history of Russia in the country and abroad, who have published the most valuable historical monuments. The publication of historical and diplomatic documents dealt with, and established in 1811, existed in the means Rumyantsev, "The Commission printing state charters and treaties". Rumyantsev circle and its activities have become a bright beacon of national science and culture.

(1754-1826) - Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1807-1814 he. Diplomatic service began as minister plenipotentiary in Frankfurt at the Seimas of the Holy Roman Empire and kurfyurtskom District of the Lower Rhine. During the French Revolution was a mediator between Catherine II and the Bourbons. Under Paul I was in the doghouse. From 1802 to 1808. was the Director of Water and Communications Minister of Commerce. His appointment by the Minister after the Peace of Tilsit Napoleon had to demonstrate a welcoming attitude. In an effort to find points of mutual interests the two countries, Rumyantsev in 1808, Mr.. negotiated with the French ambassador Caulaincourt on the conditions of the partition of Turkey between the two countries. A supporter of rapprochement with France, even in conditions of a new aggravation of relations. In 1809, Mr.. negotiated the conclusion Fridrihsgamskogo world, for which he was awarded the Chancellor. Since the beginning of World War II asked for resignation, but got it only after the defeat of France.

Danilov AA. Background material on the history of Russia IX - XIX centuries.


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Rumyantsev, Nikolay Petrovich (1754, St. Petersburg, 1826, ibid) - State. , diplomat, collector. Son P.A. Rumyantsev-Transdanubian. He received education at home. From 9 years was recorded in military service. In 1773, became chamberlain pazhom Catherine II. In 1774 was sent to the Leiden University Press, visited Paris, Geneva, Berlin, Rome, Venice, and returned in 1779 to Russia, at the request of his father, devoted himself to the diplomatic activity. In 1781 - 1795 in the position of Minister Plenipotentiary at the Diet of the Holy Roman Empire was the representative of Russia in Europe, but, having failed to obtain "no tapes, no ranks, returned to Russia. Under Paul I Rumyantsev fell into disgrace and was able to return to state. activity only under Alexander I. In 1801 he became a member of the State. Council, a senator, director of water communications in 1802 - Minister of Commerce. Under the direction of P. started changing trade laws, improved budget, improved waterways gos Islands, were constructed navigation channels. Rumyantsev fitted out the expedition, including the first Ross. round the world under the command of YU.F. Lisiansky and I.F. Krusen, encouraged the development of eastern. and sowing. regions. But, . Desiring to develop the domestic Agriculture Society, . Industry, . Science, . dreaming strengthen the economy, . He tried to combine modern methods of management with the serf system, . which prevented a substantial improvement in the economic situation and Russia's Finance,
. In 1808, as a supporter of Russian-French alliance, was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, retaining the same duties. In 1810 became chairman of the State. Council, ie. facto head of government. Outbreak since 1812 war with Napoleon predetermined removal mediocre diplomat Rumyantsev from cases. In 1814 he retired and became a well-deserved reputation as a collector of books, manuscripts, numismatic and ethnographic collections, the foundation of the Rumyantsev Museum - one of the cultural centers of Moscow. R. led a group of historians and Archeology in the rm. Stroyev, PhD. Kalaidovich, EA. Bolkhovitinov (Metropolitan Eugenia), NN. Bantysh-Kamensky and others, to identify the sources of the history of Russia in the country and abroad, who have published the most valuable historical monuments. The publication of historical and diplomatic documents dealt with, and established in 1811, existed in the means Rumyantsev, "The Commission printing state charters and treaties". Rumyantsev circle and its activities have become a bright beacon of national science and culture.