Aleksandr Danilovich Menshikov
Field Marshal of Russia
Died when: 56 years 6 days (672 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
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Prince Aleksander Danilovich Menshikov (Russian: ??????´??? ????´????? ??´??????, tr.Aleksándr Danílovic Ménšikov; 16 November [O.S. 6 November] 1673 – 23 November [O.S. 12 November] 1729) was a Russian statesman, whose official titles included Generalissimo, Prince of the Russian Empire and Duke of Izhora (Duke of Ingria), Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, Duke of Cosel.
A highly appreciated associate and friend of Tsar Peter the Great, he was the de facto ruler of Russia for two years.
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