The Governor of Saratov stolnik Danila Varfolomeevich Khitrovo (1659–1660)

Abstract

The article for the first time presents the biography of the Saratov governor Danila Varfolomeevich Khitrovo, as well as brief information about his ancestors, the Bolkhov landowners. D. V. Khitrovo began his service at the court of Tsar Mikhail Romanov in the late 1630s. as a tenant. During the reign of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, he continued to serve as a solicitor, and then as a steward. Particular attention is paid to the Saratov period in the life of D. V. Khitrovo. A description of the inner life of Saratov, the occupations of the inhabitants is given, the names of foreign ambassadors and guests who visited the city during this voivodeship are given. Danila Khitrovo died at the voivodship post in Saratov, leaving no heirs. 

Keywords

• printed order
• governor
• boyar lists
• bolkhov
• genealogical lists
• georgia
• king teimuraz