Anikey Stroganov
Anikey Stroganov | |
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| Аникей Строганов | |
1780 reengraving by A. Tsukki of a 16th-century engraving | |
| Born | Anikey Fyodorovich Stroganov 1488 Novgorod, Russia |
| Died | 1570 Solvychegodsk, Russia |
| Known for | progenitor of the Stroganov family |
| Children | 15, including Semyon |
| Parent | Fyodor Lukich Stroganov (father) |
Anikey Fyodorovich Stroganov (also spelled Anika or Aniky; Russian: Аникей Фёдорович Строганов; Christian name: Joasaphus (Иоасаф); 1488–1570) was a Russian explorer, merchant and monk. He was an early progenitor of the Stroganov family, whose members were prominent Russian merchants, industrialists, landowners, noblemen, and statesmen through to the early 20th century.