He financed a hospital in the city where her theories could be developed and put into practice and poor patients received care without charge .
Initially , Grand Duke Nicholas respected and admired his wife 's interest in charities and medicine as well as her being extremely religious .
Nicholas financed a hospital in the city where her theories could be developed and put into practice and poor patients received care without charge .
Initially , Grand Duke Nicholas respected and admired his wife 's interest in charities and medicine as well as her being extremely religious .