Gagarin family
Princely family of Russia
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The House of Gagarin (Russian: Гага́рин) is an ancient Russian princely family descending from Monomakhovichi, sovereign rulers of Starodub-on-the-Klyazma, a branch of the Rurik dynasty.[1]
| Gagarin | |
|---|---|
Princely arms of the Gagarin family | |
| Parent house | Monomakhovichi |
| Country | Russian Empire |
| Titles | Prince Gagarin |
| Style(s) | His/Her Highness |
Origins
Yaroslav Vsevolodovich II of Vladimir (died 1246) gave to his younger brother, Prince Ivan Vsevolodich 'kasha' (1197–1247) the appanage of Starodub. [2]
The great-great-grandson of this Prince Ivan, Prince Ivan Fedorovich, called Lapa-Golibesovskoy, had a grandson, Ivan Mikhailovich Gagara, whose descendants, the Princes Gagarin, served the Russian throne as boyars and in other distinguished positions.[3]
They were granted fiefdoms for their service to the tsar.[1] Members of the family held the title of Knyaz in the Russian Empire.[4]
Notable figures
- Prince Nikolai Sergeevich Gagarin (князь Николай Сергеевич Гагарин) (July 12, 1784 – July 25, 1842).
- Prince Grigory Grigorevich Gagarin (Григорий Григорьевич) (1810–1893).
- Prince Pavel Ivanovich Gargarin (1798–1860?), father of philosopher Nikolai Fedorov[5]
