Son of academician of the Academy of arts. Pupil of Academy of fine arts in 1797 Received medals: in 1800 – 2 silver; in 1802 – and also 2 gold for the "project of the Medico-surgical Academy." In 1803 – the diploma of 1 degree with a sword and was left at the Academy retired. From 1803 till 1810 was at the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty in the architect Rusca. Court architect. Since 1830, honorary free member of the Academy of arts.
(Kondakov)