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Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (Russian: Григорий Ефимович Распутин, IPA: [ɡrʲɪˈɡorʲɪj (j)ɪˈfʲiməvʲɪtɕ rɐˈsputʲɪn];[1] 21 January [O.S. 9 January] 1869 – 30 December [O.S. 17 December] 1916[2]) was a Russian peasant, an experienced traveler,[3] a mystical faith healer, and trusted friend of the family of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of the Russian Empire. He became an influential figure in Saint Petersburg, especially after August 1915 when Nicholas took command of the army fighting in World War I. Advising his wife, Alexandra Feodorovna, in countless spiritual and political issues, Rasputin became an easy scapegoat for Russian nationalists, aristocrats and liberals.
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Born | (1869-01-21)21 January 1869 Pokrovskoe, Siberia, Russian Empire |
Died | 30 December 1916(1916-12-30) (aged 47) Petrograd, Russian Empire |
Cause of death | Assassination |
Occupation(s) | Peasant, pilgrim, healer, adviser |
Spouse | Praskovia Fedorovna Dubrovina |
Children | Mikhail, Anna, Grigori, Dmitri, Matryona, Varvara, Paraskeva |
Parent | Efim Vilkin Rasputin & Anna Parshukova |
There is uncertainty over much of Rasputin's life and the degree of influence that he exerted over the extremely shy Tsar and the strong-willed Tsarina.[4] Accounts are often based on dubious memoirs, hearsay, and legend.[note 1] While his influence and position may have been exaggerated by society gossip and his own drunken boasting[8] his presence played a significant role in the increasing unpopularity of the Imperial couple.[9] Rasputin was murdered by monarchists who hoped to save Tsarism by ending his sway over the royal family.