Grand Duchess Marie-Anne was a member of the Russian royal family, born on March 18, 1878. She was the daughter of Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich of Russia and Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna. Marie-Anne was known for her beauty and grace, and she played a role in the social life of the Russian aristocracy during her youth. In 1900, she married Prince Georgy Alexandrovich of Russia, further connecting her to the royal lineage. The couple had three children, and Marie-Anne was involved in various charitable activities. She lived through the tumultuous times of the Russian Revolution and eventually emigrated, spending her later years in France.