Felix Yusupov
Russian prince
Prince Felix Felixovich Yusupov, Count Sumarokov-Elston (Russian: Фéликс Фéликсович Юсýпов, граф Сумароков-Эльстон;[1] March 23, 1887, Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire – September 27, 1967, Paris, France), was best known for murdering Grigori Rasputin. Rasputin was the faith healer who was said to have influenced Tsar Nicholas II and Tsaritsa Alexandra Feodorovna in their decisions. Felix Yusupov was never punished for this murder.
Prince Felix Yusupov | |
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Born | 23 March 1887 |
Died | 27 September 1967 | (aged 80)
Spouse | Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia |
Issue | Princess Irina Felixovna Yusupova |
House | House of Yusupov (noble family) |
Father | Count Felix Felixovich Sumarokov-Elston |
Mother | Princess Zenaida Nikolaievna Yusupova |
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