Nicholas Golitsyn 1850 – 1925

Biography

Nicholas Golitsyn was born on April 12, 1850, in Moscow Governorate, into one of Russia’s most prominent noble families. The Golitsyn name carried centuries of distinction in Russian aristocratic society, and Nicholas came of age during a transformative period in his nation’s history. His early years were shaped by the cultural and political currents of nineteenth-century Russia, a time of significant change and intellectual ferment.

Throughout his life, Nicholas Golitsyn was active in public service, following the tradition of his family’s long engagement with Russian affairs. He witnessed dramatic events that reshaped his country, from the reign of Alexander II through the revolutionary upheavals of the early twentieth century. Despite the tumultuous times in which he lived, Golitsyn maintained his place within Russia’s social and civic life.

Nicholas Golitsyn passed away on July 2, 1925, in Saint Petersburg at the age of seventy-five. He left behind a legacy as part of the Golitsyn family’s enduring influence on Russian history and culture. His life spanned three-quarters of a century marked by personal dignity and connection to Russia’s noble heritage during one of its most turbulent periods.