Peter Carl Fabergé
Russian jeweller (1846–1920)
1846 — 1920
Quick Facts
Profession
Russian jeweller (1846–1920)
Born
May 30, 1846
Died
1920 (age ~74)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
inventor, goldsmith, jeweler
Russian EmpireBorn in Saint PetersburgDied in Pully
1846
Born in Saint Petersburg (1846-05-30)
1889
AwardOrder of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class
1892
AwardOrder of Saint Anna, 2nd class
1896
AwardOrder of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class
1900
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1902
AwardOrder of Civil Merit
About
Peter Carl Gustavovich Fabergé was a Russian goldsmith and jeweller. He is best known for creating Fabergé eggs made in the style of genuine Easter eggs, but using precious metals and gemstones rather than more mundane materials. He was one of the sons of Gustav Fabergé, the founder of the House of Fabergé.
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Who is Peter Carl Fabergé?+
Peter Carl Gustavovich Fabergé was a Russian goldsmith and jeweller. He is best known for creating Fabergé eggs made in the style of genuine Easter eggs, but using precious metals and gemstones rather than more mundane materials. He was one of the sons of Gustav Fabergé, the founder of the House of
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter Carl Fabergé born?+
Peter Carl Fabergé was born on May 30, 1846.
When did Peter Carl Fabergé die?+
Peter Carl Fabergé died in 1920, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Peter
Peter — May 30, 1846
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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