Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia
Russian Grand Duchess and socialite.
Born
August 9th, 1783
241 years ago
Died
1801
224 years ago — 18 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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Born into the Russian imperial family, Alexandra Pavlovna became well-known during her lifetime as a prominent social figure. She was the daughter of Tsar Paul I and Maria Feodorovna. Married to Duke Friedrich Wilhelm of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Alexandra played a significant role in the cultural and political landscape of her time. She hosted numerous salons and events that gathered influential figures from various fields, promoting artistic and intellectual exchange. Her life reflected the complexities of European aristocracy during a period of significant change, and her legacy resides in her contributions to the cultural milieu of her era.
Hosted salons that promoted culture
Married Duke Friedrich Wilhelm of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
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