Prince Andrew Romanov
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| Prince Andrew Andreevich Romanov | |
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| Born | January 21, 1923 London, United Kingdom |
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| Title | Prince of Russia |
| Spouse | Inez von Bachelin |
| Parents | Prince Andrei Alexandrovich of Russia and Elisabetha Sasso-Ruffo |
Prince Andrew Andreevich Romanov (born 21 January 1923) is a Russian prince and artist.
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[edit] Biography
He was born in London, United Kingdom the youngest child of Prince Andrei Alexandrovich of Russia (1897-1981) and his first wife Elisabetha Sasso-Ruffo (1886-1940). Prince Andrew is a grandson of Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna and as such he is a grandnephew of last Russian Emperor, Nicholas II.[1] His godfather was Edward VIII of the United Kingdom.[2] He spent his childhood living in a guesthouse at Windsor Castle.[3]
Prince Andrew was educated at the Imperial Service College and served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. In 1949 he left Britain for the United States where he worked for a time as a carpenter.[4] He became a naturalised US citizen on December 20, 1954.[1]
He currently resides in Marin County, California, and has written an autobiography called, The Boy Who Would Be Tsar which is illustrated with his artwork.
His work has been exhibited worldwide including recent exhibitions at Gallery 16 in San Francisco. His book "The Boy Who Would Be Tsar" was produced by Gallery 16 Editions and designed by artist Griff Williams.
[edit] Marriages and children
Prince Andrew has been married three times. He was married first in San Francisco on 9 September 1951 to Elena Dourneva (born 1927). They had one son before divorcing in 1959.
- Prince Alexis Andreevich Romanov (born 1957)
He was married secondly to Kathleen Norris (1935-1967) who he married on 21 March 1961 in San Francisco and they had two children.
- Prince Peter Andreevich Romanov (born 1961)
- Prince Andrew Andreevich Romanov (born 1963)
He is presently married to Inez von Bachelin (born 1933).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Lundy, Darryl. The Peerage. Retrieved on 2007-10-03.
- ^ van der Kiste, John; Coryne Hall (2004). Once A Grand Duchess. Sutton Publishing, 209. ISBN 0750935219.
- ^ Farr, Kristin (2007-02-05). Art Review : Andrew Romanoff: The Boy Who Would Be Tsar. Retrieved on 2007-10-03.
- ^ Liberatore, Paul (2007-01-22). Liberatore at Large: Shrinky Dink autobiography tells storybook life of Russian prince in Inverness. Retrieved on 2007-10-03.
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Prince Andrew Romanov
Cadet branch of the House of Oldenburg
Born: 21 January 1923 |
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| Russian royalty | ||
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| Preceded by Prince Michael Romanov |
Line of succession to the Russian throne 3rd position |
Succeeded by Prince Alexis Romanov |
