Alexei Trupp facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alexei Trupp |
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| Born | Aloizs Lauris Trūps 8 April 1856 Kalnagals, Vitebsk Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 17 July 1918 (aged 62) Ipatiev House, Yekaterinburg, Russian Soviet Republic |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Canonized | 1981, in New York by the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (canonisation stopped in 1992) |
Aloise "Alexei" Trupp was a loyal footman who worked for Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia. A footman was a servant who helped with many tasks in a royal household. Alexei was born in a part of the Russian Empire that is now Madona Municipality, Latvia. He sadly lost his life with the royal family during a difficult time in Russian history.
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Who Was Alexei Trupp?
Alexei Trupp was born on April 8, 1856. His full name was Aloizs Lauris Trūps. He was from a group of people called Latgalians. This group lived in the eastern part of what is now Latvia.
Life as a Royal Servant
Alexei Trupp worked for the Russian royal family. He was a trusted member of their household staff. His job as a footman meant he helped the Tsar and his family every day. He would assist with meals, serve guests, and help with other daily needs.
The Russian Revolution
In 1917, a big change happened in Russia called the Russian Revolution. This event led to the end of the Tsar's rule. The royal family and their loyal servants, including Alexei Trupp, were taken away from their home.
They were moved to a house in Yekaterinburg, a city in Russia. This house was called Ipatiev House. On July 17, 1918, Alexei Trupp and the royal family sadly died there.
Remembering Alexei Trupp
Alexei Trupp is buried in the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Saint Petersburg. This is a very important church in Russia.
Some religious groups have honored Alexei Trupp.
- In 1981, the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia recognized him as a martyr. A martyr is someone who dies for their beliefs. This church also recognized the royal family as martyrs.
- It is interesting because Alexei Trupp was a Roman Catholic, not Russian Orthodox.
- Later, in 2000, the main Russian Orthodox Church in Russia honored the royal family. However, they did not include Alexei Trupp in their recognition.
See also
- Romanov sainthood
