Elizabeth Sarancheva
| Elizabeth Sarancheva | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1860 Volfino, Glushkovsky District, Kursk Oblast, Russian Empire |
| Died |
1923 Beaulieu-sur-Mer |
| Known for | Tereshchenko dynasty Philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) | Ivan Tereshchenko |
| Children | Mikhail, Olga, Pelageya, Elizabeth, Nicholai |
Elizabeth Sarancheva also known as Elizabeth Tereshchenko (Russian: Елизавéта Михáйловна Саранчëва; Ukrainian: Єлизавéта Михáйлівна Саранчéва) was a daughter of Lieutenant general Mikhail Andreievich Saranchev, Ivan Tereshchenko wife, mother of Mikhail Tereshchenko[1] and famous Tereshchenko dynasty's women philanthropist and mecenas.
Biography
Elizabeth Tereshchenko was the official owner of the Villa Mariposa in Cannes and yacht "Iolanda".[2] Elizabeth also spent most of her time living in Paris. She died in 1923. She was buried in the church, dear to her heart, of Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
World War I and Russian Revolution
In spite of everything, she continued donating all the available funds of the family for the repair and needs of Russian Orthodox churches in Cannes and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, following the last will of her late husband, Ivan.
Personal life
Married to Ivan Tereshchenko.
Charity activities
Active donations to the Russian Orthodox churches for the needs, repairings, and restorations. Elizabeth and her husband were the greatest supporters and funders of the St Volodymyr's Cathedral.
See also
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References
- ↑ http://spartacus-educational.com/RUS-Mikhail_Tereshchenko.htm|
- ↑ https://www.m-a-k.net/iolanda.htm|