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Karl Vasilyevich, Count Nesselrode: Quick Facts

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Born December 13, 1780 • Lisbon • Portugal
Died March 23, 1862 (aged 81) • St. Petersburg • Russia
Title / Office foreign minister (1822-1856), Russia
Role In Crimean War • Eastern Question • Straits Question • Treaty of Paris

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