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Oleksander Shulhyn

Ukrainian diplomat (1889-1960)

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Oleksander Yakovych Shulhyn was a Ukrainian politician, academic, and diplomat who played a key role in establishing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. He was a member of the Shevchenko Scientific Society, a professor of the Ukrainian Free University in Prague, a member of the Ukrainian delegation at the Paris Peace Conference, 1919 and a representative of Ukrainians in International Refugee Organization after World War II. During World War II Shulhyn acted as head of the Government of the Ukrainian People's Republic in exile.

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Born
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Place of birth
Sofyne wd
Died
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Place of death
Paris wd
Citizenship
Russian Empire, Ukrainian People's Republic wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, historian wd
Political party
Ukrainian Democratic Party wd
Education
Saint Petersburg State University wd

Positions held wd

  • Head of the council of people’s ministers of the Ukrainian People’s Republic (1939–1940)
  • Foreign Minister of Ukrainian People's Republic 1917-21 (17 July 1917 – 31 January 1918)
  • ambassador

Questions

When was Oleksander Shulhyn born?
Oleksander Shulhyn was born on 30 July 1889 in Sofyne.
What positions has Oleksander Shulhyn held?
Positions held by Oleksander Shulhyn include: Head of the council of people’s ministers of the Ukrainian People’s Republic (1939–1940); Foreign Minister of Ukrainian People's Republic 1917-21 (1917–1918); ambassador.
Where did Oleksander Shulhyn study?
Oleksander Shulhyn was educated at Saint Petersburg State University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Oleksander Shulhyn · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1284649 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Шульгин Олександр.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (CC0)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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