Ivan Alexeyevich Gagarin

Ivan Alexeyevich Gagarin (Russian: Иван Алексеевич Гагарин; 16 September 1771, Moscow – 12 October 1832, Moscow) was a Russian Imperial Senator and Active Privy Councillor, from the princely Gagarin family.

He was born to the Privy Councilor, Alexei Ivanovich Gagarin, and his wife, Irina Grigorievna, daughter of the military officer and statesman, Grigory Alexeyevich Urusov [ru].

When he began his active service, in 1790, he became a Praporshchik (Ensign), and was sent to fight in the Russo-Turkish War.

For his participation in the Siege of Izmail, he was promoted to Podporuchik (Second-Lieutenant), and was awarded the Order of St. George, 4th degree.

In the latter part of 1820, together with Pyotr Andreyevich Kikin and Alexander Dmitriev-Mamonov, he was instrumental in founding the Imperial Society for the Encouragement of the Arts; dedicated to "promoting the dissemination of fine arts in Russia; approving and encouraging the talents of Russian artists".