Maria Nesselrode

Countess Maria von Nesselrode-Ehreshoven (1786-1849), was a Russian Empire courtier.

Nesselrode by Isabey

Early life

Maria was born as the eldest daughter of Count Dmitri Alexandrovich Guriev (1751-1825) and Countess Praskovya Nikolaevna Saltykova (1764-1830).

Court life

She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to German Count Karl von Nesselrode-Ehreshoven. She was a leading socialite in St Petersburg society and court life, hosted an influential salon, had high positions within philanthropy, and was described as politically active through her spouse.

References

Таньшина Н. Русский кисель на немецкой закваске. Неофициальный портрет Карла Нессельроде // Родина : журнал. — Москва, 2009. — № 5. — С. 75-79.

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