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* In late 1906, Rasputin began acting as a healer for Alexei, the Tsar Yyoungest, and only son, who suffered from hemophilia. |
* In late 1906, Rasputin began acting as a healer for Alexei, the Tsar Yyoungest, and only son, who suffered from hemophilia. |
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* At court, he was a divisive figure, seen by some as a mystic, visionary, and prophet, and by others as a religious charlatan. |
* At court, he was a divisive figure, seen by some as a mystic, visionary, and prophet, and by others as a religious charlatan. |
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| + | * Having decided that Rasputin's influence over the Tsarina made him a threat to the empire. He was murdered by a group of high up nobles. First he was offered tea and cakes which had been laced with cyanide, but they did nothing. Then he drank 3glasses of wine, which had also been poisoned, but still nothing. He was shot once, but hours later awoke and attacked his would-be killer.After making it outside he was shot 2 more times. His body was then dumped in the river. His death is another possible reason for so much allure around his life. |
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* Most accounts about him have often been based on hearsay, rumor, and legend. |
* Most accounts about him have often been based on hearsay, rumor, and legend. |
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Revision as of 07:46, 26 June 2019
Grigori Rasputin was a Russian mystic and self-proclaimed Holy man who befriended Tsar Nicholas II, the last monarch of Russia and his family. He gained considerable influence in late imperial Russia, and was brutally murdered by the Tsar's extended family and other noblemen because of it.
Biography
Appearances
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Season 4
- "Hey, World!" (name seen)
Behind the scenes
- Born, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin in 22 January 1869.
- Described as a monk or as a "strannik", though he held no official position in the Russian Orthodox Church.
- In late 1906, Rasputin began acting as a healer for Alexei, the Tsar Yyoungest, and only son, who suffered from hemophilia.
- At court, he was a divisive figure, seen by some as a mystic, visionary, and prophet, and by others as a religious charlatan.
- Having decided that Rasputin's influence over the Tsarina made him a threat to the empire. He was murdered by a group of high up nobles. First he was offered tea and cakes which had been laced with cyanide, but they did nothing. Then he drank 3glasses of wine, which had also been poisoned, but still nothing. He was shot once, but hours later awoke and attacked his would-be killer.After making it outside he was shot 2 more times. His body was then dumped in the river. His death is another possible reason for so much allure around his life.
- Most accounts about him have often been based on hearsay, rumor, and legend.
References