Romanov
Americannoun
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a member of the imperial dynasty of Russia that ruled from 1613 to 1917.
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Mikhail Feodorovich 1596–1645, emperor of Russia 1613–45: first ruler of the house of Romanov.
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The charismatic preacher was an influential and divisive figure during the final years of Romanov rule in Russia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Faberge created 50 Imperial Easter Eggs for Russia's then-ruling Romanov family over a 31-year period and only 43 are accounted for, Oganesian explained.
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
At Rosedale-Angelus is a favorite “only in L.A. … and Siberia” grave — that of Anna Rasputin, daughter of the “Mad Monk” who helped pull the plug on the Romanov dynasty.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
After the Rangers pulled within one in the second period, Romanov pushed the Islanders’ lead back up to 5-3 at 1:53 of the third.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024
It is an interesting fact that the present autocrat of Russia is a lineal descendant of the Romanov who was thus popularly elected to supreme authority in 1613.
From A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. by Hayes, Carlton J. H.
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