Johann von Baranoff

1811–1884 (age 73)

Biography

Johann von Baranoff was a politician of German-Russian heritage who served in the political sphere of the Russian Empire during the nineteenth century. His career reflected the cosmopolitan nature of Russian governance and the participation of diverse backgrounds in state affairs.

Baranoff's political service and standing in Russian society were recognized through his burial at the Coastal Monastery of St. Sergius. His life represents the interconnected histories of Central European and Russian political traditions.