Alexandra Zhukovskaya
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Alexandra Vasilievna Zhukovskaya (11 November 1842 Düsseldorf
- 26 August 1899 Wendischbora
, Germany
), was a Russian noble and lady in waiting, daughter of Vasily Zhukovsky and Elizabeth Reitern.
Royal, Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich, the son of Czar Alexander II of Russia
. However no proof of such a marriage exists. Even if they were married she would have not been his Grand Duchess as such a marriage did not conform to the laws of the Imperial family.
The same year, on 14.12.1875 she married Baron Christian-Henrich von Wohrmann in Munich/ Bavaria.This marriage seem to prove that she did not marry the Grand Duke before. No proof of a divorce exists.
, a son
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Düsseldorf
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- 26 August 1899 Wendischbora
Nossen
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, Germany
Germany
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), was a Russian noble and lady in waiting, daughter of Vasily Zhukovsky and Elizabeth Reitern.
Marriage
In 1870, Alexandra is alleged to have married a very prominent RussianRussians
The Russian people are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Russia, speaking the Russian language and primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries....
Royal, Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich, the son of Czar Alexander II of Russia
Alexander II of Russia
Alexander II , also known as Alexander the Liberator was the Emperor of the Russian Empire from 3 March 1855 until his assassination in 1881...
. However no proof of such a marriage exists. Even if they were married she would have not been his Grand Duchess as such a marriage did not conform to the laws of the Imperial family.
Titles and Controversy
The Grand Duke tried to get a title for her and her son. However, the Emperor, his father refused. He was however able to secure her a title by the Republic of San Marino. She was made on 24 March 1875 Baroness Seggiano.The same year, on 14.12.1875 she married Baron Christian-Henrich von Wohrmann in Munich/ Bavaria.This marriage seem to prove that she did not marry the Grand Duke before. No proof of a divorce exists.
Children
Alexandra and Alexei had one childChild
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, a son
Son
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- Count Alexei Alexandrovich Belevsky-Zhukovsky(1871–1931), He received the title Count Belesvsky on 21 March 1884 from his uncle, Emperor Alexander III. In 1901 he added his name of his grandfather on his mother's side.