Princess Maria Pavlovna of Russia was born on April 18, 1890, and was the daughter of Grand Duke Pavel Alexandrovich of Russia and Princess Maria of Greece and Denmark. She was a member of the Romanov family, which ruled Russia until the 1917 revolution. Maria Pavlovna was 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 Georg Wilhelm of Hanover, and they had three children together. After the Russian Revolution, Maria Pavlovna lived in exile in Europe, primarily in France and Germany. She remained connected to her royal heritage and was involved in various charitable activities throughout her life.