Marie Vassiltchikov

Russian princess (1916–1978)
Person human Q2447983
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Summary

Marie Vassiltchikov was born on December 29, 1916[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. She died on August 12, 1978[3], in London[4]. She worked as a diarist[5], translator[6], writer[7], and resistance fighter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (567 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 10, 1917[10]
  • Father: Illarion Vasilchikov[11]
  • Mother: Lidiya Vasilchikova[12]
  • Spouse: Robert Graham Harnden[13]
  • Child: Marina Harnden[14], Anthony Peter Harnden[15], Michael Christopher Harnden[16], Alexandra Harnden[17]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[18], Republic of Lithuania[19], German Reich[20], United States[21]
  • Sex or gender: female[22]
  • Family: House of Vasilchikov[23]
  • Noble title: princess[24]
  • Genre: non-fiction literature[25]
  • Cause of death: leukemia[26]
  • Family name: Vasilchikov[27]
  • Given name: Marie[28]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[29]
  • Described by source: Forgotten Women: The Writers[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
  • Start of work period: 1940[32]
  • Sibling: Tatiana von Metternich-Winneburg[33], Georgy Vasilchikov[34]
  • Writing language: English[35]

Why It Matters

Marie Vassiltchikov has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Marie Vassiltchikov born?

Marie Vassiltchikov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Marie Vassiltchikov die?

Marie Vassiltchikov died in London[4].

Who were Marie Vassiltchikov's parents?

Marie Vassiltchikov's father was Illarion Vasilchikov[11]. Marie Vassiltchikov's mother was Lidiya Vasilchikova[12].

Who was Marie Vassiltchikov married to?

Marie Vassiltchikov's spouses include Robert Graham Harnden[13].

What did Marie Vassiltchikov do for work?

Marie Vassiltchikov worked as a diarist[5], translator[6], writer[7], and resistance fighter[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'fi', 'fr', 'nl', 'ru']
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  2. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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    Family name → Vasilchikov
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