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Shuvalov

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Shuvalov
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The House of Shuvalov (Russian: Шува́лов) is the name of a Russian noble family, which was documented since the 16th century. The Shuvalov family rose to distinction during the reign of Empress Elizabeth and was elevated to the rank of count on 5 September 1746.

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Coat of arms of the Shuvalov family
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Portrait of Countess Catherine P. Shuvalova by Greuze, 1770s
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Countess Elizabeth Andreevna Shuvalova (1845–1924)
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Residences

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The Shuvalov family's residences included three palaces in Saint Petersburg and a manor nearby:

Through marriage, the Shuvalovs also acquired property in Courland, including Rundale Palace, which was originally built for Ernst Johann von Biron.

  • (in English) Marek, Miroslav. "Shuvalov family tree". Genealogy.EU..
  • (in German) Genealogisches Handbuch der baltischen Ritterschaften Teil 2,3: Estland, Görlitz 1930[permanent dead link]
  • Information about Shuvalov Palace Archived 8 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine - Fabergé Museum website

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