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Mengden Vladimir Mikhailovich (1825*–1910) – Baron, member of the State Council (since 1889), member of the Council of the Minister of Finance (since 1888). Since 1890 he was present in the Department of Laws.
A sketch to the picture "Solemn meeting of the State Council on May 7, 1901, on the day of the centenary from the date of its institution"(1903).