| Khomutov Хомутовы | |
|---|---|
| noble family | |
 | |
| Parent house | Clan Hamilton |
| Country | Russian Empire |
| Founded | 17th century |
| Founder | Thomas Hamilton |
The Khomutov family (Russian: Хомутовы) is the name of a Russian noble family of Scottish origin.
History
According to the family's genealogy they are descended from Thomas Hamilton, who first entered the service to the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and later became a soldier in Russia. He had a son named Petr (David) Homutov.
Notable members
- Mikhail Khomutov (1795—1864) was a general of cavalry, adjutant general and an earl (Hаказной атаман) of the Don Cossacks in 1848–1862.
- Anna Khomutova (1787, Moscow – 1858, Saint Petersburg), Russian writer, sister of Michail G. Khomutov. Cousin of Ivan Kozlov.
References
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