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
Born(1887-03-23)23 March 1887
Died27 September 1967(1967-09-27) (aged 80)
SpousePrincess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia
IssuePrincess Irina Felixovna Yusupova
HouseHouse of Yusupov (noble family)
FatherCount Felix Felixovich Sumarokov-Elston
MotherPrincess Zenaida Nikolaievna Yusupova

References

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  1. Translated from Cyrillic as Yussupov, Yusupov, Yossopov, Iusupov, Youssoupov, Youssoupoff, or as Feliks, Graf Sumarrokow-Elston.