Pauline Curran (9 February 1893 – 30 January 1988), known as Princess Melikoff, was an Australian-born princess and philanthropist.
Curran was born in Hobart and educated at St Michael's Collegiate School.[1][2] In 1926 she married Prince Maximilian Melikoff (1884–1950) at St David's Cathedral, Hobart. The marriage combined her money and her unremarkable family background with her husband's inheritance. He had no land or subjects but he did have a Russian title. It was said that their 1926 marriage was the fanciest that Hobart had ever seen.[3]
Curran inherited part of George Adams' fortune and her will established the Princess Melikoff Trust.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Jones, Callum J. (14 December 2020). "Princess Melikoff: A Biography". Tasmanian Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Princess Melikoff (nee Pauline Curran)". St Michael's Collegiate School. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Warburton, Annie (24 June 2008). "Pauline Curran; Tasmania's first princess". ABC Local Radio. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
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