House of Durnovo


Durnovo ' ' 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.
In the mid 15th century The Velvet Book lists founder Mikula F. Durnovo ' grandson of Vasily Yurevich Tolstoy, nicknamed as Durnoy ' 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

Known family members in Chart Template format

Known Architectural Legacy and Geographical Location