# Boris Shturmer

_Prime Minister of Russia (1848-1917)_

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> Baron Boris Vladimirovich Shturmer (Stürmer) was a Russian lawyer, a Master of Ceremonies at the Russian Court, and a district governor. He became a member of the Russian Assembly and served as prime minister in 1916. A confidant of the Empress Alexandra, under his administration the country suffered drastic inflation and a transportation breakdown, which led to severe food shortages. During the course of his career, he was Minister of Internal Affairs and Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 July 1848 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Baykovo, Tver Oblast ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984#P19))
- **Died:** 20 August 1917 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984#P570))
- **Place of death:** Saint Petersburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Russian Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984#P106))
- **Political party:** Russian Assembly ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984#P102))
- **Education:** Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University; Imperial St. Petersburg University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984#P69))
- **Positions held:** Minister of Foreign Affairs (7 June 1916 – 10 November 1916); Minister of Internal Affairs of Russia (3 March 1916 – 7 July 1916); Prime Minister of Russia (20 January 1916 – 10 November 1916); governor (30 July 1896 – 10 August 1902); governor (14 April 1894 – 30 July 1896); member of the State Council of the Russian Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of the White Eagle; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Order of Leopold; Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class; Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles; Commander of the Order of the Redeemer; Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984#P166))

## Questions

**When was Boris Shturmer born?**  
Boris Shturmer was born on 15 July 1848 in Baykovo, Tver Oblast.

**What positions has Boris Shturmer held?**  
Positions held by Boris Shturmer include: Minister of Foreign Affairs (1916–1916); Minister of Internal Affairs of Russia (1916–1916); Prime Minister of Russia (1916–1916); governor (1896–1902); governor (1894–1896).

**Where did Boris Shturmer study?**  
Boris Shturmer was educated at Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University, Imperial St. Petersburg University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Boris Shturmer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Shturmer) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q834984](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834984) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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## Cite this page

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