Karl Robert Nesselrode, Count The Russian diplomat Count Karl Robert Nesselrode (1780-1862) served as minister of foreign affairs from 1814 to 1856. Karl Robert Nesselrode was born on Dec. 14, 1780, in Lisbon, Portugal, where his father was Russian ambassador. Young Karl received his... more
Nesselrode, Karl (Robert Vasilyevich), Count (born Dec. 13, 1780, Lisbon, Port.—died March 23, 1862, St. Petersburg, Russia) Russian statesman. After serving in the Russian diplomatic service, he acted as minister of foreign affairs (1822–56) and as chancellor (1845–62). He sought... more
