Mikhail Sumarokov-Elston
1893–1970 (age 77)
aristocrat
Biography
Mikhail Sumarokov-Elston, born into Russian nobility in 1893, brought aristocratic grace and sporting prowess to the tennis courts, representing the pre-revolutionary tradition with distinction.
After making a home in Britain, he devoted himself to maintaining cultural ties and supporting fellow expatriates, ensuring that his heritage endured in the Chiswick community where his life concluded.