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Also Known As Anastasiya Nikolayevna
Born June 18, 1901 • Peterhof • Russia
Died July 17, 1918 (aged 17) • Yekaterinburg • Russia
Notable Family Members father Nicholas II • mother Alexandra • brother Alexis

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