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Nicolai Constantinovich De Raylan | |
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| Born | Anna Terletsky 1873 Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Died | 18 December, 1906 |
Cause of death | Tuberculosis |
| Spouse(s) | Eugenie Nora (married 1894), Anna Davidson |
Nicolai Constantinovich De Raylan (born Anna Terletsky; 1873 - 18 December, 1906) was a Russian-born American secretary, soldier, lawyer, and translator, who became known when his transgender identity was revealed following his death.[1][2][3]
De Raylan emigrated to the United States in July 1892, and built a career in Chicago. He eventually moved to Phoenix, Arizona in hopes of recovering from tuberculosis.[2] After his death, both of his wives continued to insist that he was a man. It is still unknown as to whether or not they were aware of his biological sex.[citation needed]
Early life
editDe Raylan was born as Anna Terletsky in Kyiv, Ukraine (formerly the Russian Empire), in 1873. His father was of noble heritage, with his mother owning a signifigant portion of the fortune.[4] De Raylan attempted to ensure he stayed the heir for his mother's fortune, by claiming he was male, but raised as a female illegally. He was interviewed by a procurator, who believed he was a boy and agreed to testify to that affect at his trial.[5]
References
edit- ↑ "queerplaces - Nicolai de Raylan". www.elisarolle.com. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- 1 2 "New York Times: Death of Nicolai de Raylan, June 26, 1907 · Gender Benders, 1782-1920, by Jonathan Ned Katz · OutHistory". outhistory.org. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- ↑ "List of Transmasculine People in the U.S. Press, 1876-1939 · Transmasculine People in the U.S. Press, 1876-1939, by Emily Skidmore, with Marissa Brameyer · OutHistory". outhistory.org. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
- ↑ "Woman's Wife to Tell Story". The Fairmont West Virginian. December 24, 1906.
- ↑ Rodkin, Dennis. "The Invention of a Man". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-12.