Michail Nikolajewitsch de Giers

1855–1932 (age 77)

Biography

Michail Nikolajewitsch de Giers served the Russian Empire with distinction as a diplomat, navigating complex European affairs with patience, courtesy, and a deep appreciation for the value of peaceful negotiation.

He shared his experience generously with younger envoys in exile and now rests among friends at the Batignolles Cemetery, remembered for his loyalty to Europe’s shared future.

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