Iconic Corpse: The Romanov Family
Caitlin Doughty・2 minutes read
The Romanov family faced turmoil in 1917, leading to their execution by Bolshevik Yakov Yurovsky under orders from Vladimir Lenin, with the bodies disposed of in a shallow mine shaft and later discovered by the White Russian Army in Yekaterinburg. Forensic experts used DNA testing and analysis to confirm the identities of the Romanov family members, ultimately confirming their fate with a 98.5% certainty in 1993.
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- The Bolsheviks, later known as the Communist Party, orchestrated the violent overthrow of the Romanov imperial dynasty in 1917, leading to the execution of the royal family and loyal followers in a brutal manner, marking the end of the Romanov rule after 304 years.
- The identification of the Romanov family's remains, particularly Czar Nicholas II, involved a complex and challenging process, including the use of advanced forensic techniques, DNA testing, and international collaboration, with Prince Phillip's blood donation playing a crucial role in confirming the identities of the family members, ultimately achieving a 98.5% certainty of their lineage in 1993.
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