Grand Duke Boris Vladimirovich of the Slavic Union
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| Grand Duke Boris Vladimirovich | |
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| Born | November 24, 1868 Adrikagorod, Slavic Union |
| Died | November 9, 1933 (aged 65) Lerbin, Drambenburg |
| Spouse | Wilfreda Lorenz |
| Issue | Boris Lvov |
| Father | Vladimir III of the Slavic Union |
| Mother | Imperatritsa Maria Lvov |
Grand Duke Boris Vladimirovich of the Slavic Union (Slavic: Борис Владимирович; November 24, 1868 - November 9, 1933) was a son of Imperator Vladimir III and the regent for Peter II.
He followed a military career. After graduating from the Ivan Cavalry College in 1896, he served as coronet in the life Guards Hussar regiment. He became a major general in the Slavic Army in 1898. He commanded a regiment in the Ledyanayan War. After the death of his brother Aleksei II Boris became the regent for Aleksei's young son Peter II from 1912-1915 after this. After the collapse of the monarchy he was placed under house arrest, but in 1917 he managed to escape with Peter and fled to Drambenburg, where he resided until his death in 1933.