killed Gagarin because he had been exposed to oppression and had lost his rank. However, according to his contemporaries' testimonies, Prince Gagarin had been a humane employer. Prince Nikolai Sergeevich Gagarin's descendants were forced into exile during the Russian Revolution and lived in France until recently. Most descendants now live in the United States. Prince Grigory Grigorevich Gagarin Prince Grigory Grigorevich Gagarin (Григорий Григорьевич) was born on April 29, 1810. He was the vice-president of the Imperial Academy of Arts, a renowned artist, a Major General and a diplomat. He was the son of Prince Grigory Ivanovich Gagarin. Grigory Grigorevich spent much of his time traveling and always carried a sketchbook, drawing or watercoloring impressions from most of his stops. A variety of the figures which have remained include studies, sketches, and other types - testifying to the breadth of his artistic talent. Descendants of Prince Grigory Grigorievich Gagarin still live in Russia. External links The Princely House of Gagarin History & Genealogy Gagarin genealogy Biography of Gregory Gregorivich - painter Russian noble families