Princess Belocelsky

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

Related Entries

• #Skobeleff - Sister marrying Grand Duke

Research Notes

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