Charlotte von Lieven

Charlotte Margarete Fürstin von Lieven (Née Baroness von Gaugreben; 17481828), was a Russian princess and Imperial governess.

Charlotte von Lieven.

Early life

She was born as daughter of Carl Caspar, Baron von Gaugreben (1716-1767) and Baroness Agnes Posse of Säby (b.1727).

Court life

She was in 1783 appointed with the task of educating his daughters and younger sons - Nicholas and Mikhail Pavlovich. She had a strong and influential position within the contemporary Russian court.

References

    Alexander von Lieven: Der General Baron Otto Heinrich von Lieven und seine Gemahlin, die Staatsdame Charlotte geb. Freiin von Gaugreben, Fürstin. Riga 1915

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