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Jane Lyon

1771 – 1842

Scottish nanny

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About Jane Lyon

Lived 1771 – 1842 (aged 70–71).

Jane (Jenny) Lyon (1771–1842) was a Scottish nanny to the Russian imperial family.

Biography Jane Lyon was born in Edinburgh in 1771. Her father and elder brothers had been recruited in 1784 by Catherine the Great's Scottish architect, Charles Cameron, to assist in building works at Tsarskoe Selo, the imperial estate near St. Petersburg.

Influence on Nicholas I of Russia Simon Sebag Montefiore claims that 'Nicholas had been taught to hate the Jews by' Jane Lyon.

The Scottish influence Lyon was not the only Scottish nanny/governess recruited to imperial service. The empress Catherine had earlier appointed two Scottish nurses for her elder grandchildren: Pauline Gessler and Sarah Nichols, n. Primrose.

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Important facts

Born
1771, Edinburgh
Birth century
Died
1842, Tsarskoe Selo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jane Lyon?

Scottish nanny

When was Jane Lyon born?

Jane Lyon was born in 1771 in Edinburgh.

When did Jane Lyon die?

Jane Lyon died in 1842 in Tsarskoe Selo.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jane Lyon

· Wikidata: Q62036451

· DBpedia: Jane Lyon

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