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# Konstantin Pobedonostsev

(1827–1907)   Jurist

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Konstantin Pobedonostsev was a jurist.

## Quick Facts About Konstantin Pobedonostsev

Born May 21, 1827

Died March 10, 1907

Profession Jurist

## About Konstantin Pobedonostsev

Russian academic and politician (1827-1907)... \| Konstantin Petrovich Pobedonostsev was a Russian jurist and statesman who served as an adviser to three Russian emperors. During the reign of Alexander III of Russia, Pobedonostsev was considered the chief spokesman for reactionary positions and the éminence grise of imperial politics. Between 1880

##  Quotes by Konstantin Pobedonostsev

> [In a Democracy, the real rulers are the dexterous manipulators of votes, with their placemen, the mechanics who so skillfully operate the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konstantin-pobedonostsev/in-a-democracy-the-real-rulers-are-the-dexterous-manipulators-of/)

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> [Parliaments are the great lie of our time.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/konstantin-pobedonostsev/parliaments-are-the-great-lie-of-our-time/)

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