Maria Pavlovna of Russia was born on December 18, 1890, and was a member of the Russian imperial family. She was the daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia and Princess Maria of Greece and Denmark. Maria Pavlovna became known for her beauty and charm, and she played a significant role in the social life of the Russian aristocracy. In 1911, she married Prince William of Sweden, becoming Princess William of Sweden. After the Russian Revolution in 1917, she fled to Europe, where she lived in various countries, including France and Germany. Maria Pavlovna passed away on September 13, 1958, in Paris, France.