Elizabeth Sarancheva
Elizabeth Sarancheva also known as Elizabeth Tereshchenko (Russian: Елизавéта Михáйловна Саранчëва) was a daughter of Lieutenant general Mikhail Andreyevich Saranchev, Ivan Tereshchenko's wife, mother of Mikhail Tereshchenko.[1] She was also a famous Tereshchenko dynasty's women philanthropist and a mecenate.
Elizabeth Sarancheva | |
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| Born | 1860 |
| Died | 1923 |
| Known for | Tereshchenko dynasty Philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) | Ivan Tereshchenko |
| Children | Mikhail, Olga, Pelageya, Elizabeth, Nicholai |
Biography
Elizabeth Tereshchenko was the official owner of the Villa Mariposa in Cannes and yacht "Iolanda".[2] Elizabeth also spent most of her life living in Paris. She died in 1923 and was buried in the church of Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
World War I and Russian Revolution
In spite of everything, she continued donating all the available funds of the family to 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 were for the needs, repairing, and restorations. Elizabeth and her husband were the greatest supporters and funders of the St Volodymyr's Cathedral.