Russian dowager empress, wife of Paul I (1759-1828)
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Russian dowager empress, wife of Paul I (1759-1828)
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Russian
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Mariya Dorothee of Württemberg is Russian dowager empress, wife of Paul I (1759-1828).
The name Mariya means "female given name (Мария)". It is of Russian origin.
Name Meaning
female given name (Мария)
The name Mariya is of Russian origin, meaning "female given name (Мария)". It is traditionally a female name.
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