Fadeyev, Helena Pavlovna

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Helena Pavlovna Fadeyev

1789-1860

Helena Pavlovna Fadeyev

(22 October 1789 − 24 August 1860)

Mother of H. A. von Hahn and grandmother of H. P. Blavatsky (BTS: Fadeyev, Helena Pavlovna).

Grandmother of H. P. Blavatsky, whom she helped bring up. Her scientific interests, collections and correspondence formed part of the cultural environment of her granddaughter’s childhood (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 1:xxvii-xxviii).

A botanist and artist who spoke five foreign languages and corresponded with scientists, including R. I. Murchison. Her herbarium was presented to the University of St Petersburg after her death. (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 7:304-305)

Some links:

• CTD article in Russian: Фадеева, Елена Павловна

Mentions

Mentioned in: Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, General Outline of her Life Prior to her Public Work (BCW 1:xxvii-xxviii) H. P. Blavatskys Instructions to Countess Constance Wachtmeister (BCW 7:304-305)

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To show: Helena Pavlovna Fadeyev; sortable: Fadeyev, Helena Pavlovna
Person's short name: H. P. Fadeyev; sortable: Fadeyev, H. P.; for categories: Fadeyev H.P.
Lifetime: 1789-1860
Shortly: Grandmother of H. P. Blavatsky, whom she helped bring up. Her scientific interests, collections and correspondence formed part of the cultural environment of her granddaughter’s childhood.