Alexander Protopopov 1866 – 1918

Biography

Alexander Protopopov was born on December 16, 1866, in Ulyanovsk, Russia, into a noble family during a transformative period in Russian history. His early years were shaped by the complex political and social currents of the late Imperial era, which would profoundly influence the trajectory of his life and career.

Throughout his life, Protopopov served in prominent positions within Russian society, contributing to the intellectual and administrative spheres of his time. His work reflected the concerns and challenges facing the Russian nobility during the final decades of the nineteenth century and the tumultuous early years of the twentieth century.

Protopopov’s life came to a tragic end on October 27, 1918, in Moscow, when he was killed by gunshot wound. His death occurred during one of the most violent and unstable periods in Russian history, as the nation was torn apart by revolution and civil conflict. Though his final resting place remains unrecorded, his life stands as a testament to the turbulent era in which he lived and the profound transformations that reshaped Russia during his lifetime.