Chamberlain and Private Counselor of His Majesty, the Emperor of all Russias, His envoy extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States. Ambassador from Russia 1838 to 1854. When he arrived in Washington in the late 1830s, De Bodisco settled into 3322 O Street Northwest (later occupied by Senator John Kerry). He married Harriet Beall Williams, a 16 year old schoolgirl that he pursued. Despite being in his 50s, De Bodisco managed to convince the girl (and her family) to marry him. The two wed in 1840 in a lavish ceremony that attracted the city's elite, including President Martin Van Buren.
Early Days of Washington
The Russian Minister, Alexander deBodisco was born in Moscow the 30th of October 1786 and died at his residence in Georgetown on the 23d of January 1854 having filled the post of Russian Envoy in the United States for about seventeen years. He was in Vienna in 1814 during the famous Congress which settled the affairs of the continent and was afterwards Charge d' Affairs at Stockholm. He lies buried in Oak Hill cemetery, surrounded by his wife's relatives, but not one of his own family.
A handsome monument of Italian marble with gold lettering, marks his resting place. Of his seven children only one, a son, survives; the others are all buried in different countries. His son, Costie is now living in Russia and
one of the Imperial Guard. Madame Bodisco lies buried abroad. She married a second time, Captain Douglas Gordon Scott of the British Army.
Baron de Bodisco's granddaughter, Miss Olga de Bodisco, only daughter of Costa de Bodisco, Chamberlain to the Czar of Russia, has just received special honors from the wife as well as the mother of the Czar.
Miss Bodisco made her debut during the present season at St. Petersburg. On Easter Eve last at seven o'clock she was selected as first maid of honor to the Empress Marie Ferdorovna and the Emperor's mother, Alexandra Ferdorovna. The badge of her office and the paper containing the royal appointment were given to her in a jewel box bearing the imperial monogram U M.A. beneath the crown of diamonds. This badge is worn on the left shoulder with a bow of blue ribbon, and entitles her to appear at court whenever she wishes during her lifetime. This honor is rarely bestowed upon a young girl during her first season; it is generally given when they are about to make a brilliant marriage. Miss Bodisco is only seventeen years of age, and must have inherited some of her grandmother's beauty, for she is universally considered to be one of the most beautiful girls in St. Petersburg. The Emperor's mother is Miss Bodisco's godmother.
Early Days of Washington
The Russian Minister, Alexander deBodisco was born in Moscow the 30th of October 1786 and died at his residence in Georgetown on the 23d of January 1854 having filled the post of Russian Envoy in the United States for about seventeen years. He was in Vienna in 1814 during the famous Congress which settled the affairs of the continent and was afterwards Charge d' Affairs at Stockholm. He lies buried in Oak Hill cemetery, surrounded by his wife's relatives, but not one of his own family.
A handsome monument of Italian marble with gold lettering, marks his resting place. Of his seven children only one, a son, survives; the others are all buried in different countries. His son, Costie is now living in Russia and
one of the Imperial Guard. Madame Bodisco lies buried abroad. She married a second time, Captain Douglas Gordon Scott of the British Army.
Baron de Bodisco's granddaughter, Miss Olga de Bodisco, only daughter of Costa de Bodisco, Chamberlain to the Czar of Russia, has just received special honors from the wife as well as the mother of the Czar.
Miss Bodisco made her debut during the present season at St. Petersburg. On Easter Eve last at seven o'clock she was selected as first maid of honor to the Empress Marie Ferdorovna and the Emperor's mother, Alexandra Ferdorovna. The badge of her office and the paper containing the royal appointment were given to her in a jewel box bearing the imperial monogram U M.A. beneath the crown of diamonds. This badge is worn on the left shoulder with a bow of blue ribbon, and entitles her to appear at court whenever she wishes during her lifetime. This honor is rarely bestowed upon a young girl during her first season; it is generally given when they are about to make a brilliant marriage. Miss Bodisco is only seventeen years of age, and must have inherited some of her grandmother's beauty, for she is universally considered to be one of the most beautiful girls in St. Petersburg. The Emperor's mother is Miss Bodisco's godmother.
Chamberlain and Private Counselor of His Majesty, the Emperor of all Russias, His envoy extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States. Ambassador from Russia 1838 to 1854. When he arrived in Washington in the late 1830s, De Bodisco settled into 3322 O Street Northwest (later occupied by Senator John Kerry). He married Harriet Beall Williams, a 16 year old schoolgirl that he pursued. Despite being in his 50s, De Bodisco managed to convince the girl (and her family) to marry him. The two wed in 1840 in a lavish ceremony that attracted the city's elite, including President Martin Van Buren.
Early Days of Washington
The Russian Minister, Alexander deBodisco was born in Moscow the 30th of October 1786 and died at his residence in Georgetown on the 23d of January 1854 having filled the post of Russian Envoy in the United States for about seventeen years. He was in Vienna in 1814 during the famous Congress which settled the affairs of the continent and was afterwards Charge d' Affairs at Stockholm. He lies buried in Oak Hill cemetery, surrounded by his wife's relatives, but not one of his own family.
A handsome monument of Italian marble with gold lettering, marks his resting place. Of his seven children only one, a son, survives; the others are all buried in different countries. His son, Costie is now living in Russia and
one of the Imperial Guard. Madame Bodisco lies buried abroad. She married a second time, Captain Douglas Gordon Scott of the British Army.
Baron de Bodisco's granddaughter, Miss Olga de Bodisco, only daughter of Costa de Bodisco, Chamberlain to the Czar of Russia, has just received special honors from the wife as well as the mother of the Czar.
Miss Bodisco made her debut during the present season at St. Petersburg. On Easter Eve last at seven o'clock she was selected as first maid of honor to the Empress Marie Ferdorovna and the Emperor's mother, Alexandra Ferdorovna. The badge of her office and the paper containing the royal appointment were given to her in a jewel box bearing the imperial monogram U M.A. beneath the crown of diamonds. This badge is worn on the left shoulder with a bow of blue ribbon, and entitles her to appear at court whenever she wishes during her lifetime. This honor is rarely bestowed upon a young girl during her first season; it is generally given when they are about to make a brilliant marriage. Miss Bodisco is only seventeen years of age, and must have inherited some of her grandmother's beauty, for she is universally considered to be one of the most beautiful girls in St. Petersburg. The Emperor's mother is Miss Bodisco's godmother.
Early Days of Washington
The Russian Minister, Alexander deBodisco was born in Moscow the 30th of October 1786 and died at his residence in Georgetown on the 23d of January 1854 having filled the post of Russian Envoy in the United States for about seventeen years. He was in Vienna in 1814 during the famous Congress which settled the affairs of the continent and was afterwards Charge d' Affairs at Stockholm. He lies buried in Oak Hill cemetery, surrounded by his wife's relatives, but not one of his own family.
A handsome monument of Italian marble with gold lettering, marks his resting place. Of his seven children only one, a son, survives; the others are all buried in different countries. His son, Costie is now living in Russia and
one of the Imperial Guard. Madame Bodisco lies buried abroad. She married a second time, Captain Douglas Gordon Scott of the British Army.
Baron de Bodisco's granddaughter, Miss Olga de Bodisco, only daughter of Costa de Bodisco, Chamberlain to the Czar of Russia, has just received special honors from the wife as well as the mother of the Czar.
Miss Bodisco made her debut during the present season at St. Petersburg. On Easter Eve last at seven o'clock she was selected as first maid of honor to the Empress Marie Ferdorovna and the Emperor's mother, Alexandra Ferdorovna. The badge of her office and the paper containing the royal appointment were given to her in a jewel box bearing the imperial monogram U M.A. beneath the crown of diamonds. This badge is worn on the left shoulder with a bow of blue ribbon, and entitles her to appear at court whenever she wishes during her lifetime. This honor is rarely bestowed upon a young girl during her first season; it is generally given when they are about to make a brilliant marriage. Miss Bodisco is only seventeen years of age, and must have inherited some of her grandmother's beauty, for she is universally considered to be one of the most beautiful girls in St. Petersburg. The Emperor's mother is Miss Bodisco's godmother.
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