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Alexander Yakovlevich Bulgakov
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| Александр Яковлевич Булгаков | |
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| Born | November 15, 1781 Constantinople
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| Died | April 17, 1863 (aged 81) |
| Resting place | Dresden |
| Nationality | Russian Empire |
| Citizenship | Russian Empire |
| Education | secondary |
| Alma mater | Saint Peter's School |
| Occupation | diplomat, senator, post director |
| Years active | 1796–1863 |
| Employer | Governor General of Moscow |
| Known for | correspondence, writing |
| Home town | Saint Petersburg |
| Title | Director of the Moscow Post Office |
| Term | 1832–1856 |
| Spouse(s) |
Natalia Khovansky (1785–1841)
(m. 1809–1841)Emerika Abramovich
(m. 1845–1863) |
| Children | 12 including: daughter Catherine Bulgakov (1811–1880) son Konstantin Bulgakov (1812–1862) daughter Olga Bulgakov (1814–1865) son Pavel Bulgakov (1825–1873) |
| Parent(s) | Yakov Bulgakov (1743–1809) Catherine Amber (?–1809) |
| Relatives | brother Konstantin Bulgakov (1782–1835) |
Alexander Yakovlevich Bulgakov (born November 15, 1781 – died April 17, 1863) was an important Russian official. He worked as a diplomat, which means he represented his country in other nations. He also became a senator, a high-ranking government position. Later, he managed the postal service in Moscow.
Who Was Alexander Bulgakov?
Alexander Bulgakov was born in 1781 in Constantinople. His father, Yakov Bulgakov, was also a diplomat. This meant Alexander grew up around international affairs.
Starting His Career
Alexander began his career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is the part of the government that deals with other countries. From 1809 to 1832, he had a special job in Moscow. He worked for the Governor General of Moscow. This was a very important role in the city's government.
Leading the Post Office
In 1832, Bulgakov changed his career path. He stopped being a diplomat. Instead, he became the Director of Posts in Moscow. He held this important job from 1832 to 1856.
His younger brother, Konstantin Bulgakov, also worked in the postal service. Konstantin was the Director of the Saint Petersburg Post Office at that time. Because both brothers were in charge of the Russian postal service, they could write to each other often. They shared many letters about their work and lives.
Both Alexander and Konstantin were well-liked by their staff. They worked hard to make working conditions better for postal workers. They cared about the people who worked for them.
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