The Durnovo (known variant 'Durnovy' [plural], 'Durnov'[m] ,'Durnova' [f] ) is a prominent family of Russian nobility. Durnovo is one of two Russian noble families, of which the most famous is the branch of the Tolstoy.

History

In the mid 15th century The Velvet Book lists founder Mikula F. Durnovo grandson of Vasily Yurevich Tolstoy, nicknamed as Durnoy [Could be translated as: A Fool, Spoiled, Bad, Joker]) as a founder of the family. His brothers Daniel and Basil founded families of Danilov and Vasilchikov . Durnovo listed in the sixth part of the Sovereign's Pedigree Book of Vologda, Kaluga, Kostroma, Moscow, Orёl, and St. Petersburg, Tambov, Tula and Tver provinces.

Coat of arms

Durnovo's coat of arms is practically identical with the "parent" coat of arms of Tolstoy family

Notable Family Members

Partial Family Tree

Known family members in Chart Template format

Known Architectural Legacy and Geographical Location

Other Family Connections

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