About Elizabeth Volkonskaya
Lived 1838 – 1897 (aged 58). Elizabeth Volkonskaya was a theologian, historian and lady-in-waiting.
Elizabeth Grigoryevna Volkonskaia ( 1838 – 27 February 1897) was a Russian Empire noble and courtier. She played a leading role within the Catholic movement in Russia and has been referred to as the first woman in Russia to conduct serious historical theological studies.
Her children were Sergei Mikhailovitch Volkonsky, Peter Volkonsky, Alexandr Volkonsky and Vladimir Volkonsky.
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Who was Elizabeth Volkonskaya?
Russian noble and courtier (1838-1897)
When was Elizabeth Volkonskaya born?
Elizabeth Volkonskaya was born on 19 October 1838 in Rome.
When did Elizabeth Volkonskaya die?
Elizabeth Volkonskaya died on 15 February 1897 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Elizabeth Volkonskaya's occupation?
Elizabeth Volkonskaya was a theologian, historian and lady-in-waiting.
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· DBpedia: Elizabeth G. Volkonskaia
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