PRUSSIAN CONSUL IN ODESA, JEAN (JOHANN) WALB
Journal: Bulletin of Mariupol State University Series History Political Studies
Year: 2024

The article examines the activities of Jean (Ioan) Walb as the Prussian consul in Odessa during the years 1820-1825, with a focus on his roles as a negotiant and a Freemason. Based on documents of the Geheimes Staatsarchiv Preussischer Kulturbesitz and other historical sources, the study clarifies the circumstances surrounding Walb’s appointment and service as a consul, detailing the peculiarities of consular record-keeping and the reasons for his resignation. Particular attention is given to Wa