Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich, Grand Duke of Russia
Pretender to the Russian throne from 1938–1992; son of Grand Duke Cyril Vladimirovich and Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
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Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich, Grand Duke of Russia was a pretender to the Russian throne from 1938–1992; son of Grand Duke Cyril Vladimirovich and Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Born on 30 August 1917 in Porvoo, Russia died on 21 April 1992 in Miami at the age of 74.
Positions held include Head of the House of Romanov (1938–1992). Russia studied at University of London. Honours include Order of Saint John, Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 29 languages, Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich, Grand Duke of Russia is No. 19,845 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 30 August 1917, Porvoo
- Died
- 21 April 1992, Miami (aged 74)
- Country
- Grand Duchy of Finland
- Known as
- Art collector
- Field
- Royalty
- Education
- University of London
- Languages
- Russian, German, French, English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 29
Did you know
Was 21 when first head of the House of Romanov (1938).
Lived to 74.
Shares a birthday with Ernest Rutherford and Alexander Lukashenka.
One of 5 people in the Index born in Porvoo, with Sami Hyypiä.
Has a Wikipedia article in 29 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1938–1992Head of the House of Romanov
Connections
- FatherGrand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia
- MotherPrincess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
- SpousePrincess Leonida Bagration of Mukhrani
- SiblingGrand Duchess Maria Kirillovna of Russia
- SiblingGrand Duchess Kira Kirillovna of Russia
- SiblingPrincess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine
- Siblingstillborn son von Hessen-Darmstadt
- ChildGrand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia
5 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of Saint John
- Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
- Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
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