Elizabeth G. Volkonskaia

Elizabeth Grigoryevna Volkonskaia (31 October [O.S.

19 October] 1838 – 27 February 1897) was a Russian Empire noble and courtier.

She played a leading role within the Catholic movement in Russia and has been referred to as the first woman in Russia to conduct serious historical theological studies.

[1] Her children were Sergei Mikhailovitch Volkonsky, Peter Volkonsky, Alexandr Volkonsky and Vladimir Volkonsky.

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