Princess Tatiana | |
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Born | Princess Tatiana Hilarionovna Vassiltchikov 1 January 1915 Saint Petersburg |
Died | 26 July 2006 Johannisberg, Hesse, Germany | (aged 91)
Spouse(s) | Paul Alfons von Metternich-Winneburg |
Resting place | Schloss Johannisberg |
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Relatives | Marie Vassiltchikov, sister |
Princess Tatiana von Metternich-Winneburg (born Princess Tatiana Hilarionovna Vassiltchikova (Russian: Татья́на Илларио́новна Васи́льчикова); 1 January 1915 – 26 July 2006) was a Russian aristocrat, philanthropist, artist, and patron of the arts. She published her books and watercolours under the name Tatiana von Metternich. She supported charity, especially the Red Cross and the Order of St. Lazarus, which she served as Grand Bailiff for Germany. She was a founding member of the Rheingau Musik Festival, made parts of Schloss Johannisberg available as concert venues for the festival and served as the president of its Kuratorium until her death.