Agathon Carl Theodor Fabergé


Agathon Carl Theodor Fabergé was a Russian goldsmith and philatelist. He was the son of Peter Carl Fabergé.

Early life

Agathon Carl Theodor Fabergé or Agathon Karlovich was educated at the German Petrischule in St. Petersburg and in the commercial department of the Wiedemann gymnasium. In May 1895, joined his father's firm "Faberge". In the 1900s–1910s, together with his father and brother, Evgeny Karlovich, managed the firm's business. Since 1898 - became an expert of the Diamond Room in the Winter Palace.

Philately

Fabergé formed a leading collection of Russian Zemstvo stamps.

Death and legacy

Fabergé died in Helsinki, Finland on 20 October 1951. He was buried in the family grave at the Hietaniemi Cemetery.