Praskovya Uvarova facts for kids
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Praskovya Sergeevna Uvarova
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| Born | 9 April 1840 Bobriki, Kharkov Governorate, Russian Empire
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| Died | 30 June 1924 Dobrna, Slovenia.
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| Burial place | Novo Groblje, Belgrade |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation | Archaeologist |
| Spouse(s) | Aleksey Uvarov (1818–1885) |
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Praskovya Sergeevna Uvarova was an important Russian archaeologist. She was born on April 9, 1840, in Bobriki, which was part of the Russian Empire. She became a leader in the field of archaeology. In 1885, she took over as the head of the Moscow Archaeological Society. She held this important job until 1917.
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A Life of Discovery
Praskovya Uvarova was the daughter of Sergey Alexandrovich and Princess Praskovya Borisovna. She was very well-educated from a young age. She learned to speak French, German, and English fluently.
Marriage and Early Travels
In 1859, when she was 18, Praskovya married Count Aleksey Sergeyevich Uvarov. He was also a famous archaeologist. He had started the Moscow Archaeological Society and a historical museum. Soon after their wedding, they traveled to exciting places like Rome, Naples, and Florence. Praskovya showed her husband the amazing sights and history of Europe.
Leading the Way in Archaeology
When her husband passed away in 1885, Praskovya took his place. She became the chairman of the Archaeological Society. She led ten big meetings for archaeologists from all over Russia. In 1895, Praskovya Uvarova made history. She became an honorary member of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences. This made her the first Russian woman to achieve such an honor.
Exploring the Caucasus
Praskovya Uvarova led many large expeditions, especially in the Caucasus region. She explored hard-to-reach areas in the Caucasus mountains. She often had to travel on horseback through wild, unknown paths to find ancient sites. She discovered many small medieval churches in the Tsebelda valley. Some of these churches were decorated with beautiful sculptures.
Her work led to the publishing of several books about the ancient Caucasus. She even wrote parts of these books herself. In 1916, 30 of the most famous archaeologists in Russia honored her for her amazing contributions.
Later Life and Legacy
After the Russian Revolution in 1917, her noble title became a problem. Her valuable collections and property were taken away. On June 30, 1924, she moved to Yugoslavia. She lived a quiet life there.
Praskovya Uvarova died at the age of 84 on June 30, 1924, in Dobrna, Slovenia. She was buried in Novo Groblje, a cemetery in Belgrade.
Family Life
Praskovya Uvarova and her husband had seven children together.
- Alexei (1859-1913)
- Praskovja (1860–1934)
- Sergei (1862–1888)
- Ekaterina (died in infancy, 1863)
- Ekaterina (1864–1953)
- Fyodor (1866–1954)
- Igor (1869–1934)
Memberships
- Honorary Member of the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences
- Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
See also
In Spanish: Praskovya Uvarova para niños
