A Tragedy at Ilinskoye: The Death of Grand Duchess Alexandra Georgievna

by Penny Wilson

Alexandra Georgievna in Greek National Costume.

Grand Duchess Alexandra Georgievna was born a Princess of Greece and Denmark on August 30, 1870, at the palace of Mon Repos on the Greek island of Corfu. She was the third child and first daughter of King George I of the Hellenes and his wife Queen Olga. She was named Alexandra in honor of her aunt and spon…