Nikolay Smirnov
1807–1870 (age 63)
Biography
Nikolay Smirnov (1807–1870) was a Russian diplomat whose career served the interests of the Russian Empire in the complex world of 19th-century international relations. His diplomatic work contributed to Russia's foreign policy objectives during a period of significant geopolitical change.
Smirnov's long life of 63 years encompassed major developments in European and Russian history. He was laid to rest in the Cemetery in Donskoy Monastery, honoring his service to the Russian state.