Elizabeth Sarancheva

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Elizabeth Sarancheva
Born1860
Died1923
Known forTereshchenko dynasty Philanthropist
Spouse(s)Ivan Tereshchenko
ChildrenMikhail, Olga, Pelageya, Elizabeth, Nicholai

Elizabeth Sarancheva also known as Elizabeth Tereshchenko (Russian: Елизавéта Михáйловна Саранчëва) was a daughter of Lieutenant general Mikhail Andreyevich Saranchev, Ivan Tereshchenko wife, mother of Mikhail Tereshchenko[1] and famous Tereshchenko dynasty's women philanthropist and mecenat.

Biography[]

Elizabeth Tereshchenko was the official owner of the Villa Mariposa in Cannes and yacht "Iolanda".[2] Elizabeth also spent most of her time living in Paris. She died in 1923. She was buried in the church, dear to her heart, of Beaulieu-sur-Mer.

World War I and Russian Revolution[]

In spite of everything, she continued donating all the available funds of the family for the repair and needs of Russian Orthodox churches in Cannes and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, following the last will of her late husband, Ivan.

Personal life[]

Married to Ivan Tereshchenko.

Charity activities[]

Active donations to the Russian Orthodox churches for the needs, repairings, and restorations. Elizabeth and her husband were the greatest supporters and funders of the St Volodymyr's Cathedral.

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