Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna of Russia
Russian Imperial Family Member
Born
June 10th, 1897
128 years ago
Died
1918
107 years ago — 21 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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Born into the Russian Imperial family, the second daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra, she lived during a turbulent period in Russian history. Educated at home alongside her siblings, she developed skills in nursing and philanthropy, notably assisting during World War I. The family's decline in influence coincided with the rise of revolutionary sentiments in Russia. After the abdication of her father in 1917, the family was placed under house arrest and later executed by Bolshevik forces in 1918. The life and tragic end of this grand duchess reflect the fall of the Romanov dynasty and the profound changes in Russian society.
Assisted in wartime nursing efforts during WWI
Executed alongside her family in 1918
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