Mikhail Vladimirovich Rodzianko (21 February 1859, Yekaterinoslav Governorate – 24 January 1924, Beodra, Kingdom of Yugoslavia) was a Russian politician and statesman of Ukrainian origin. Known for his colorful language and conservative politics, he was the State Councillor and chamberlain of the Imperial family, Chairman of the State Duma and one of the leaders of the February Revolution of 1917, during which headed the Provisional Committee of the State Duma. He was a key figure in the events that led to the abdication of Nicholas II of Russia on 15 March 1917.
| Mikhail Rodzianko Михаи́л Родзя́нко Михайло Родзянко |
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| 5th Chairman of the State Duma | |
| In office 22 March 1911 – 6 October 1917 |
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| Preceded by | Alexander Guchkov |
| Succeeded by | Ivan Rybkin |
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| Born | Mikhail Vladimirovich Rodzianko 21 February 1859 Popasnoye, Russian Empire |
| Died | 25 January 1924 (aged 64) Belgrade, Kingdom of Yugoslavia |
| Political party | Union of October 17 |
| Religion | Orthodoxy |
Mikhail Vladimirovich Rodzianko (Russian: Михаи́л Влади́мирович Родзя́нко) (21 February 1859, Yekaterinoslav Governorate – 24 January 1924, Beodra, Kingdom of Yugoslavia) was a Russian politician and statesman of Ukrainian origin. Known for his colorful language and conservative politics, he was the State Councillor and chamberlain of the Imperial family, Chairman of the State Duma and one of the leaders of the February Revolution of 1917, during which headed the Provisional Committee of the State Duma. He was a key figure in the events that led to the abdication of Nicholas II of Russia on 15 March 1917.