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Alexander II of Russia

The 12th Emperor of Russia (1855–1881).

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Lived62 years1818–1881

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Alexander II of Russia was The 12th Emperor of Russia. Born on 17 April 1818 in Small Nicholas Palace, Russia died on 1 March 1881 in Winter Palace at the age of 62.

Positions held include Emperor of all the Russias (1855–1881) and member of the State Council of the Russian Empire. Honours include Knight of the Order of the Elephant, Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William and Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit, among 15 recorded.

With a Wikipedia article in 106 languages, Alexander II of Russia is No. 1,270 in the People and Position Index.

Born: 17 April 1818, Small Nicholas Palace
Died: 1 March 1881, Winter Palace (aged 62)
Country: Russian Empire
Known as: Ruler, statesperson, monarch
Field: Royalty
Languages: Russian
Children: 12
Wikipedia editions: 106

Did you know

Was 37 when first emperor of all the Russias (1855).

Lived to 62.

17 Apr

Shares a birthday with Victoria Beckham and Karen Blixen.

106

Has a Wikipedia article in 106 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

1855–1881Emperor of all the Russias
—Member of the State Council of the Russian Empire

Connections

Alexander II of Russia

FatherNicholas I of Russia
MotherAlexandra Feodorovna
SpouseMaria Alexandrovna of Russia (Marie of Hesse)
SpouseCatherine Dolgorukov
SiblingGrand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia
SiblingGrand Duchess Elizabeth Nikolaevna of Russia
SiblingOlga Nikolaevna of Russia
SiblingGrand Duchess Alexandra Nikolaevna of Russia
SiblingGrand Duke Michael Nikolaevich of Russia
SiblingGrand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia
SiblingGrand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich of Russia
ChildNicholas Alexandrovich, Crown Prince of Russia

11 have a profile here.

Honours and works

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Elephant1834
Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William1855
Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky
Order of the White Eagle
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class
Order of St. Andrew
Gold Sword for Bravery
Order of St. George, 4th class
Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class
Medal For service in emperiors convoy
Senator grand cross with collar of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George (Parma)