Princess Belocelsky

Also known as: Princess Belocelsky, Belocelsky

People · Aristocracy
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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-15

Identity

Russian princess, sister of Mlle Skobeleff who is marrying Grand Duke Nicolas in 1874.

Diary References

1874

  • March 15: Mentioned as sister of bride: "Mlle Skobeleff sœur de la princesse Belocelsky."

Context

  • Married into ancient Beloselsky-Belozersky princely family
  • Sister marrying into imperial family
  • Shows Skobeleff family's high connections
  • Beloselsky one of oldest Russian noble families

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Research Notes

  • Beloselsky-Belozersky descended from Rurik dynasty
  • Family palace on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg
  • Alternative spellings: Beloselsky, Belosselsky

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