House of Lobanov-Rostovsky
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The House of Lobanov-Rostovsky (Russian: Лобановы-Ростовские, literally "Lobanov-Rostovskys") is a Russian princely family that claims their descent from the House of Rurik[1] and whose male-line ancestors were the Rostov princes, who ruled the Principality of Rostov, the area now in the present-day Russia.[2][3]
| Lobanov-Rostovsky | |
|---|---|
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| Parent house | Rostov princes |
| Country | Russian Empire |
| Titles | Prince Lobanov-Rostovsky |
| Style(s) | His/Her Highness |
| Estate | Lobanov-Rostovsky Residence |
History
It originated with Prince Ivan Rostovsky, nicknamed Loban (Лобан) for his wide forehead ("Лоб" means 'forehead' in Russian), who lived at the end of the 15th century and was a descendant of reigning princes of Rostov Veliky.[4][2]
Some notable members of the family are listed in the "Lobanov-Rostovsky" article.
Their coat of arms has a divided shield: the upper part of blue color shows Archangel Gabriel, silver with golden halo and sword. The lower part in red shows a standing, gold-armed silver stag with a golden collar. Around the coat of arms are the princely insignia.[5]
Among the (former) estate of the family is the Lobanov-Rostovsky Palace in downtown Saint Petersburg.[6]
