About Sofia Dolgorukova
Lived 1887 – 1949 (aged 62). Sofia Dolgorukova was a Russian aircraft pilot, surgeon and racing automobile driver.
Princess Sofia Alekseevna Dolgorukova (; 1887–1949), née Countess Bobrinskaya (, house of Bobrinsky), was a Russian surgeon, pilot and racing driver. Daughter of Aleksei Aleksandrovich Bobrinsky. She was one of the first female racing drivers and pilots in the Russian Empire and the world. She served as a pilot in the First World War after the Russian Provisional Government had allowed women to serve in warfare in 1917. Sofka Skipwith was her daughter.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sofia Dolgorukova?
Russian noble (1887-1949)
When was Sofia Dolgorukova born?
Sofia Dolgorukova was born on 12 December 1887 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Sofia Dolgorukova die?
Sofia Dolgorukova died on 12 December 1949 in Paris.
What was Sofia Dolgorukova's occupation?
Sofia Dolgorukova was an aircraft pilot, surgeon and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Sofia Dolgorukova?
Sofia Dolgorukova was Russian.
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