There have been several dynasts of Russian Imperial House whose name is George:
- Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia (1863-1919), grandson of Nicholas I and son of Grand duke Michael Nicolaievich of Russia.
- Grand Duke George Alexandrovich of Russia, younger brother of Nicholas II
Currently, also a German-born prince, son of Maria Vladimirovna of Russia, uses the designation Grand Duke George Mikhailovitch of Russia.
Famous quotes containing the words grand, duke and/or russia:
“What do you do in the Grand Hotel? Eat, sleep, loaf around, flirt a little, dance a little. A hundred doors leading to one hall. No one knows anything about the person next to them. And when you leave, someone occupies your room, lies in your bed. That’s the end.”
—William A. Drake (1900–1965)
“I don’t know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they terrify me.”
—Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke Wellington (1769–1852)
“How can I explain the difference to me between America and Russia?... the America I’ve known is a place where men on horseback escort union marchers, the Russia I’ve known is a place where men on horseback slaughter young Socialists and Jews.”
—Golda Meir (1898–1978)