Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia

Grand Duchess and First Daughter of Tsar

Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia - Grand Duchess and First Daughter of Tsar
Born

November 15th, 1895
129 years ago

Died

1918
107 years ago — 23 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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Born into the Russian imperial family, one of the grand duchess sisters of Tsar Nicholas II, held the title of Grand Duchess from birth. Participated in charitable activities and served as a nurse during World War I. Suffered the trials of the Russian Revolution alongside her family, ultimately facing execution in 1918. The life journey reflected royal obligations intertwined with the significant upheaval of early 20th-century Russia.

Served as a nurse during World War I

Participated in charitable activities

Executed with family during the Russian Revolution

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