Felix Yusupov, the prince who killed Rasputin

“I killed Rasputin”. He said this without problems, and even described how he did it in his memoirs published in 1953. Felix Yusupov He was the one who planned and pulled the (initial) trigger to end the life of the controversial spiritual guide who fascinated the latter Russian Imperial Generation in power.

The crime scene is known more than this man’s personal history. Russian noblemanfrom I was 29 years old At the time of the conspiracy. Aristocratic groups tired with Bad reputation for the teacher It was the official reason why Felix celebrated last night, accompanied by high-ranking partners 1916 In which Rasputin was killed.

he Siberian monk He was fooled by the idea of ​​having a nice dinner at Moika Palace to St. PetersburgIt is the same place where the young man he wanted to get rid of was born. But the food was poisoned, which had no effect in the end, and those present began to practice violence unconditionally.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, Romanov royal family. Specifically, they did just that Bolsheviks And groups opposed to the tsarist regime in 1917.

the Romanov They ruled Russia for more than 300 years. from Miguelfirst family even Peter the Greatknown for its modernization reforms symbolized by the building St. Petersburg. It is also worth noting Catherine the Greatan enlightened woman who staged a coup against her husband and ruled for 34 years.

But it was there Another home with great influenceNot to mention the importance of the Monomachus Hat Bearers. It’s about YusupovA breed with Tatar origins. Although they do not have any political power, it has been said that they wealth It was momentary Greater than the Caesars themselves.

He was its most famous member Felix Yusupovknown for it Fear and sexual openness Contrary to time. born in 1887 In the city on the Neva River, with his brother Nicholas – who is four years older than him – He grew up in luxurious palacesThey all belong to the family.

the No limits It could have been the privacy of his education, where “No one can say no to them” Because it was known that “the boys would win.” This is what the history website mentions alexanderpalace.

to Nicholas They classify him as a person “Arrogant and conceited” My ability to “do what I want, whenever I want”. His father, Felix Sumarokov Elston, governor Moscowhe would have kept a Long-distance relationship After spending a short period inside the palace.

In those Luxurious rooms Not only was the Moscow air recreated, but the containers were also recreated Huge gems inside. He passed his hand there The mother of the children is Zeinafor “the simple pleasure of petting them,” as they say alexanderpalace.

The act of “conforming to his lust.” According to the same site, Zinaida He was proud to pass it on to his children Physical attributes. “His Son (by Felix)” She inherited his dazzling charisma (…) She was proud of her beauty and silently enjoyed the compliments of her family and friends on her beautiful appearance I knew they came from her.“They add.

This effect seems to have appeared Irresistible for both men and womenOnce Felix entered the adult world.

He wears his brother’s girlfriend’s clothes Or with him Own motherThere are many stories Felix is ​​walking down the street Frequent bars at night.

“On Nevsky Avenue, the meeting place of all the prostitutes of St. Petersburg, It didn’t take me long to get attention. In order to free myself from those who approached me, I replied that I was not free and I continued to walk very dignified““, he himself said in his book Memories before exile.

His main adventures were in Clubs and restaurants From his hometown, where he was involved in some scandals. with jewelry And fur from his mother, he was there one evening Accidentally broke a pearl necklace Of immeasurable value.

At the same time, it started early Sexual relations. “I was too young then to please women Some men may want to“And revealed. This seduction attracted personalities who agreed with Distinctive circles Which he was part of.

Someone wanted to meet him at Paris theatre. Felix, dressed as a woman, went to see the play with him His silent partner brother From his adventures.

“After a while I noticed an old man in one of the boxes He looked at me determinedly“. He was no less than a king Edward VII of England. “This conquest gave me great pleasure, and even increased my self-esteem.”Felix revealed in the aforementioned book.

He did not give up his right lusterAnd much less so when he was addressed Study in England. Between 1909 and 1912 he attended classes at fine arts in Oxford UniversityThe institution in which he founded the Russian Society. Since it could not be otherwise, he entered the university elite, being part of Bullingdon Club.

king Driver, cook, helpers And a housekeeper. A life that mimics the comfort he had in his homeland, but this time in numbers 14 King Edward StreetLondon.

Upon his return from his training and celebrations between them london high society, He married the princess Irina Alexandrovna Romanovaniece of Tsar Nicholas II. In 1915, they had their only daughter, Irina Yusupova, who was given to them by her granddaughter. Zinnia sphyrisWho is currently alive and allows the offspring to continue.

A lineage that became increasingly European on the western side, after his birth Xenia (83) in RomeItaly and his daughter, Tatiana Spheeris (57), in AthensGreece. This was the last one Marilia Vamvakdis actually Yasmina Xenia VamfakidisBorn in 2004 and 2006, respectively.

Before continuing, a brief introduction to the moment that happened Felix Yusupov Known all over the world.

The crime occurred in A Planned dinner December 1916In it Basement Follower Moika Palace. It has a peculiarity that was later described in great detail by the perpetrator himself.

the Fateful night He is also remembered for Rasputin’s daughtersWho saw their father before leaving home. He seemed to be in a good mood even though he was a bit nervous, as if he were “bad feeling”. He gave it no importance, and with his polished shoes and silk shirt embroidered by the Tsarina herself, he was equal to history.

This was the reason for the invitation Introduce Irina. She was the niece of Tsar Nicholas II in the Crimea, but served the conspirators temptation. What they really wanted was for the monk to know Cakes with cyanide.

He said in his story that Sweets and poisoned wine They passed as if nothing had happened in the Siberian’s body. This increased the legend around him Supernatural powersWhich, in any case, did not save him from death.

Amazed by him Unexpected scenarioFelix Yusupov Rasputin was shotWho managed to escape from the ambush. In the snow, while he was dying, one of the conspirators caught up with him and shot him twice, killing him.

His body was wrapped and Thrown into icy water From Saint Petersburg. But upon hearing the news, the Romanovs sent for him, found him, and even paid him a visit. autopsy.

The last ruler of the kingdom Imperial Russia They decided to bury him secretly in a palace in the same city. Despite the arrival Interim governmenthe body She lost all her protection and was It burned down in 1917 To prevent this site from becoming a place of pilgrimage.

About the reasons The killing of Rasputin There are two opposing opinions.

In an interview with French historian Alain Decaux – which can be seen in the film You killed Rasputin 1967-, A Felix, almost 80 years old content ‘They have no personal interest’ For such a plot.

In reality, “National issue” What he managed to gather other members of the aristocracy to implement was to free the royal family – especially Tsarina Alexandra – from… Rasputin’s “bad influence”..

This did not exclude the political issues that, according to historian Sean McMeekin, the nationalist Yusupov wanted to eliminate in order to “prevent peace between Germany and Russia” during World War I.

However, other sources, such as the memoirs of Grand Duke Nicholas Mijailovich, indicate that Felix would have been frustrated after an intimate relationship with the saint, Vanity Fair reported.

The transportation mentioned above Yusupov family – Today with other titles – it is not surprising to move away from Russia given the exiles of Felix and Irina 1917When the revolution caused the Tsar to abdicate the throne. However, they have already been punished Nicholas IIwho, because of the social status they occupied, the only thing he could do was send them away from the then capital.

After several incidents They settled in ParisThe couple had Keriolet Castle among their possessions. He is that noble who He claimed homosexuality He inherited the entire century-old property of his dynasty 1908. The year that His brother has died During a duel with the husband of one of his lovers.

The left was behind A historic murderWhich came to inspire the production company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) to make a movie. This was the topic of A Defamation complaint It was started by the couple themselves which led to Famous movie warning Which declares the fictionality of its contents.

For her part, Felix A.’s love affairs did not prevent her Strong relationship with his wife IrinaWhich accompanied him until his death on September 27, 1967. It was among their joint projects IRFĒa short-lived high-end fashion house in France. Both are buried in Saint Genevieve Russian Cemetery in Paris.

capital Europe What saw him die was the sight, some time later, of an auction of his belongings. in 2016 120 pieces of the Prince were sold, including a Brocade and velvet suit Covered in fur, which started at an initial price of 30 thousand euros.