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Orlov (Орлов) Alexey Grigoryevich
(1737—1807/1808)

Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov, brother of the Grigory, was by far the ablest member of the Orlov countly family, and was also remarkable for his athletic strength and dexterity. In the palace revolution of 1762 he played an even more important part than his brother Gregory. It was he who conveyed Peter III to the chateau of Ropsha and murdered... More...

Russia, 2009, Monument to Aleksey Orlov