The House of Dolgorukov ( rus, Долгору́ков, p=dəlɡɐˈrukəf) is a princely

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stock. They are a

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of the Obolenskiy family (until 1494 the rulers of Obolensk, one of the Upper Oka Principalities) and as such claiming patrilineal descent from Mikhail of Chernigov (d. 1246). The founder of the Dolgorukov branch of the Obolenskiy is Prince Ivan Andreevich Obolenskiy (15th century), who for his vengefulness was given the nickname of ''Долгорукий'' (''Dolgorukiy''/''Dolgoruky''), i.e. "far-reaching". Obolensk was incorporated into the expanding

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in 1494, and the house of Dolgorukov became a powerful noble family in

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List of members

Members of the House of Dolgorukov include: * Maria Dolgorukaya (d. 1580), a wife of Ivan IV *Grigori Ivanovich Menshoi Chyort ("the Devil") Dolgorukov (''Князь Григорий Иванович Меньшой Чёрт Долгоруков''), died after 1598, governor under Ivan the Terrible. *Aleksey Grigorevich Chertyonok ("Little Devil") Dolgorukov (''Князь Алексей Григорьевич Чертёнок Долгоруков''), died 1646. * Maria Dolgorukova (d. 1625), first wife of

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* (near 1610–1682), military leader known for victories during the Russo-Polish war,

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(1648). Killed during the

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. * (1664–1707), Russian colonel, killed at the start of Bulavin Rebellion * Vasily Vladimirovich Dolgorukov (1667–1746), Russian

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* Vasily Lukich Dolgorukov (1672–1739), Russian diplomat and minister * Alexey Grigoryevich Dolgorukov (died 1734), cousin of Vasily Lukich, father of Ekaterina Alekseyevna * Vladimir Petrovich Dolgorukov (1696–1761), Russian General Governor of

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* Ekaterina Alekseyevna Dolgorukova (1712–1747), betrothed to Emperor Peter II of Russia * Vasily Mikhailovich Dolgorukov-Krymsky (1722–1782), Russian general and governor of

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* Yuri Vladimirovich Dolgorukov (1740–1830), Russian

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, author of valuable memoirs *

Mikhail Petrovich Dolgorukov Prince Mikhail Petrovich Dolgorukov (Russian: Князь Михаил Петрович Долгоруков; 1780—1808) was a Russian prince and general who died at the Battle of Koljonvirta, Battle of Virta Bridge against the Swedes on 27 Octob ...

(1780–1808), Russian colonel * Helene Pavlovna Dolgorukova (1790–1860), grandmother of

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and Sergei Witte * Dimitri Ivanovich Dolgorukov (1797–1867), career diplomat *

Vasily Andreyevich Dolgorukov Prince Vasily Andreyevich Dolgorukov (; 1804–1868) was a Russian statesman, General of the Cavalry (1856, a full General equivalent), Minister of War (1852–1856), Chief of Gendarmes and Executive Head of the Third Section of H.I.M. Chancell ...

(1804–1868), Russian minister of war * Pyotr Vladimirovich Dolgorukov (1816–1868), Russian nobleman and historian *

(1831–1891), occultist, spirit medium and author who co-founded the

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* governor-general (mayor) of Moscow from 1865 to 1891 * Catherine Dolgorukova (1847–1922), morganatic wife of

Alexander II of Russia Alexander II ( rus, Алекса́ндр II Никола́евич, Aleksándr II Nikoláyevich, p=ɐlʲɪˈksandr ftɐˈroj nʲɪkɐˈlajɪvʲɪtɕ; 29 April 181813 March 1881) was Emperor of Russia, Congress Poland, King of Poland and Grand Du ...

* Pavel Dolgorukov (1866–1927), prominent liberal politician prior to 1917 * Pyotr Dmitriyevich Dolgorukov (1866–1951), Russian liberal politician * Vasily Alexandrovich Dolgorukov (1868–1918), Court Marshal to Nicholas II * Princess Olga Dolgorouky (1915-1998), Russian socialite and British Viscountess

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