Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia

Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia may refer to:

  • Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia (1786–1859), daughter of Paul I of Russia
  • Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (Maria Pavlovna of Russia), daughter-in-law of Alexander II of Russia, called "the Elder"
  • Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia (1890–1958), daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia, called "the Younger"

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