The Apraksin family is an ancient Russian noble family, first mentioned in the 14th century, whose members held significant military positions throughout Russian history.[1] They were awarded with the hereditary title of Count in the Russian Empire on 23 February 1710 by Peter the Great, later confirmed on 7 February 1722.[2]
 Coat of arms of Counts Apraksin | |
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Region of origin | Russia |
Notable members
edit- Fyodor Apraksin (1661–1728), Russian admiral
- Marfa Apraksina (1664–1716), second wife of Tsar Feodor III of Russia
- Stepan Fyodorovich Apraksin (1702–1758), Russian commander during the Seven Years' War
- Stepan Stepanovich Apraksin (1747–1827), Russian commander during the Napoleonic Wars
- Tatyana Apraksina, Russian artist and writer
See also
edit- Apraksin Dvor
- Apraksin, Leningrad Oblast, a settlement in Russia
References
edit- Unbegaun, B. O. (1972). Russian Surnames. Oxford University Press.
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