Felix Yusupov

The French general Napoleon Bonaparte said once that “History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.” Whether this is for better or worse, what can be agreed is that this has been done by many groups of people. These groups are forced to redefine their history against historical progress, especially nations, as this poses a threat to the survival of a nation and the unity of its people. Historical progress, an inevitable phenomenon that occurs as people move forward

south. The location now known as the Ivory Coast was made a protectorate of France during the era of imperialism by a treaty in the 1840's, and became a French colony in 1893. The country gained its independence in 1960, at which point it was led by Félix Houphouët-Boigny until 1993. During these years, the country was closely tied with its' West African neighbors economically and politically, but also maintained trade with the Western world, furthering the nations economic development.

sicknesses plaguing the western region. Being that Gregory was born into a wealthy family, he was fortunante unlike others to have Men in his family who were well renowned and respected throughout the entire area. Gregory’s great great grandfather was Pope Felix III and his father was named Gordianus was a senator of Rome. Gregory’s father also held a position in the Church as a

Early 20th century Russia produced numerous influential figures. Grigori Rasputin is one such individual. He could be considered one of the most polarizing figures during this time. Some consider him a kind cleric. Others consider him an evil heretic. One certainty is that Rasputin had a considerable influence on the Romanov dynasty. Rasputin’s exact date of birth is unknown, but it is estimated to be around the 1860’s or the early 1870’s. He was born in the Serbian village of Pokrovskoe (Frost)

furious. The Duma could not believe that Rasputin could commit such an act to the Tsarina. Prince Felix Yusupov could not take it anymore he just got so mad that he wanted to kill Rasputin. Grand Duke Dmitry Pavlovich and Vladimir Purishkevich were the Tsar cousin and the member of parliament. The three wanted to get rid of Rasputin and his demonic influence on Russia. The three invited Rasputin to the Yusupov Palace on December 30, 1916, to meet the Tsar’s niece. When Rasputin arrived,

In 1903 Rasputin's wanderings brought him to St. Petersburg, where he arrived with a reputation as a mystic and faith healer. Two years later he was introduced to Russian Czar Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra Feodorovna, They were seeking help for their sick son, Alexis. Rasputin gained their confidence by "curing" the boy of hemophilia. This action won him the support of Alexandra. As Russia entered World War I Rasputin predicted that the country would fall. Nicholas II took command of the Russian

longer. Prince Felix Yusupov, who was married to the Tsar's niece Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia, decided to take matters into his own hands. He lured Rasputin to his home, though how he did this is unclear. It is generally believed, however, that Rasputin thought he would be meeting Yusupov's attractive wife. Yusupov laced pastries and wine with cyanide, enough to kill several men. Rasputin ate and drank, but did not die, in fact it seemed, the poison had no effect. Still, Yusupov was determined

family took on a poignant character in the final months. Fuhrmann writes Rasputin’s last day’s gracefully stating that Rasputin was in a state of deep depression during the last three days of his life. A few days late Rasputin was murdered by Felix Yusupov which not many historians understand why. Many believed that he feared that Rasputin was undermining Nicholas’s government and opening a path to a revolution in

From peasant to supreme mystic, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin rose through the Russian hierarchy using his captivating appearance, charm, and supernatural ability. Rasputin’s quick surge of reputation frightened many and rumors started to grow. The divided population recognized Rasputin as either a healer and prophet or a “mad monk” with malintent. Questioning Rasputin’s motives and influence, government officials plotted against him. Eventually came a day that the aristocrats assassinated Rasputin

Grigory Yefimovich Rasputin was born January 10th, 1869 in the small Siberian village of Pokrovskoe. At a young age some villagers believed Rasputin had the ability to employ supernatural powers such as having visions and curative powers. Varying accounts of Rasputin’s life have a common legend where Rasputin was sick in bed and a collection of peasants came to him in an attempt to discover who had stolen a horse. It is alleged Rasputin rose up from his bed and pointed at the horse thief. The accused