Charlotte von Lieven
Russian princess and Imperial governess of Baltic German origin
About Charlotte von Lieven
Lived 1743 – 1828 (aged 84). Charlotte von Lieven was a Russian lady-in-waiting of the Imperial Court of Russia.
Charlotte Margarete Fürstin von Lieven (; 1748–1828) was a Russian princess of German origin and an Imperial governess.
Early life She was born as daughter of Carl Caspar, Baron von Gaugreben (1716–1767) and Baroness Agnes Posse of Säby . Charlotte married Baron Otto Heinrich von Lieven (1726–1781), member of one of the oldest aristocratic families of German Baltic origin.
Court life She was in 1783 appointed by Grand Duke Paul with the task of educating his daughters and younger sons - Nicholas and Mikhail Pavlovich. Charlotte had a strong and influential position within the contemporary Russian court. On 22 August 1826, she was granted the hereditary title of Princess in the Russian Empire by Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia.
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Who was Charlotte von Lieven?
Russian princess and Imperial governess of Baltic German origin (1743-1828)
When was Charlotte von Lieven born?
Charlotte von Lieven was born on 27 June 1743.
When did Charlotte von Lieven die?
Charlotte von Lieven died on 24 February 1828 in Winter Palace.
What was Charlotte von Lieven's occupation?
Charlotte von Lieven was a lady-in-waiting of the Imperial Court of Russia.
What nationality was Charlotte von Lieven?
Charlotte von Lieven was Russian.
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