Biography of Georges-Charles de Heeckeren d’Anthès

Georges-Charles de Heeckeren d’Anthès (* 5. February 1812 in Colmar; † 2. November 1895 in Soultz-Haut-Rhin) was a französischer Diplomat und Alexander Puschkins Duellgegner. He was 83 years old. He was married to Jekaterina Nikolajewna Gontscharowa. He had at least 2 children (2 daughters). His education included Lycée Condorcet and École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr. His faith was Catholicism. He was awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour.