Ceclava Czapska
Romanov imposter
About Ceclava Czapska
Lived 1899 – 1970 (aged 71). Ceclava Czapska was an Italian impostor, known for Romanov impostors.
Ceclava Czapska (Cécile Czapska) (Bucharest 2 January 1899 – 1 December 1970) was a Romanov impostor who claimed to be the Grand Duchess Maria, daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last autocratic ruler of Imperial Russia, and his wife Tsarina Alexandra.
Biography She was the daughter of Polish nobleman, Bolesław Czapski and Raja Ludmilla Tchaplina. On 20 January 1919, she and Prince Nikolai Alexandrovich Dolgoruky (1898-1970), called 'di Fonz,' were married in Romania.
They had two daughters, Olga-Béata (born 1927), mother of Alexis Brimeyer; and Julia-Yolande (born 1937).
She died in Rome. Her grave is in Prima Porta.
The remains of all the Romanovs have been found and identified via DNA testing disproving her claim.
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Who was Ceclava Czapska?
Romanov imposter (1899-1970)
When was Ceclava Czapska born?
Ceclava Czapska was born on 2 January 1899 in Bucharest.
When did Ceclava Czapska die?
Ceclava Czapska died on 1 December 1970 in Rome.
What was Ceclava Czapska's occupation?
Ceclava Czapska was an impostor.
What was Ceclava Czapska known for?
Ceclava Czapska was known for Romanov impostors.
What nationality was Ceclava Czapska?
Ceclava Czapska was Italian.
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