Bezobrazov Explained

Bezobrazov (Russian: Безобра́зов) was the name of the Russian noble family, whose members held significant positions within the Russian Empire.

History

The family first appeared in written documents in the 15th century. They had numerous noble untitled branches and the branch of the family that held the title of Count Chernyshev-Bezobrazov.

Notable members

• Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bezobrazov (fl. 1914), army officer, aviator, aircraft designer
• Aleksandr Mikhailovich Bezobrazov (1783–1871), governor of St. Petersburg, Yaroslavl and Tambov
• Aleksandr Mikhailovich Bezobrazov (1855–1931), businessman and political adventurer
• Petr Bezobrazov (1845–1906), naval officer
• Vladimir Bezobrazov (1828–1889), economist