Maria Nesselrode

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Countess Maria von Nesselrode-Ehreshoven (1786-1849), was a courtier of Russian Imperial Court.

Early life[edit]

Maria was born as the eldest daughter of Count Dmitry Guryev (1758-1825) and Countess Praskovya Nikolaevna Saltykova (1764-1830).[1]

Court life[edit]

She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to German Count Karl von Nesselrode-Ehreshoven. She was a leading socialite in St Petersburg society and court life, hosted an influential salon, had high positions within philanthropy, and was described as politically active through her spouse.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  • Таньшина Н. Русский кисель на немецкой закваске. Неофициальный портрет Карла Нессельроде // Родина : журнал. — Москва, 2009. — № 5. — С. 75-79.