Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich was a member of the Russian imperial family, born on September 3, 1860. He was the son of Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich and Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna. Paul was known for his interest in military affairs and served in various capacities within the Russian army. In 1917, during the Russian Revolution, Paul was forced to leave Russia. He spent the rest of his life in exile, primarily in France. He passed away on January 30, 1919, and was buried in the Russian Orthodox Church in Paris.