# Pyotr Stolypin

_Russian politician (1862–1911)_

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> Pyotr Arkadyevich Stolypin was a Russian statesman who served as the third prime minister and the interior minister of the Russian Empire from 1906 until his assassination in 1911. Known as a reformer of Russian society and the economy, he initiated reforms which were halted by his assassination.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 April 1862 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138487#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Dresden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138487#P19))
- **Died:** 5 September 1911 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138487#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kyiv ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138487#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Russian Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138487#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; statesperson; head of government ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138487#P106))
- **Education:** Saint Petersburg State University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138487#P69))
- **Spouse:** Olga Stolypina ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138487#P26))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Russia (21 July 1906 – 5 September 1911); list of Ministers of Interior of Russia (26 April 1906 – 5 September 1911); Governor of Saratov Oblast (15 February 1903 – 26 April 1906); governor (30 May 1902 – 15 February 1903); Governor of Grodno (30 May 1902 – 15 February 1903); member of the State Council of the Russian Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138487#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the White Eagle; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Royal Victorian Order; Order of St. Olav; Royal Order of the Seraphim; Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Order of the White Eagle; Order of Prince Danilo I; Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138487#P166))

## Questions

**When was Pyotr Stolypin born?**  
Pyotr Stolypin was born on 14 April 1862 in Dresden.

**What positions has Pyotr Stolypin held?**  
Positions held by Pyotr Stolypin include: Prime Minister of Russia (1906–1911); list of Ministers of Interior of Russia (1906–1911); Governor of Saratov Oblast (1903–1906); governor (1902–1903); Governor of Grodno (1902–1903).

**Where did Pyotr Stolypin study?**  
Pyotr Stolypin was educated at Saint Petersburg State University.

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## Sources

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