Alexander II of Russia

Summary

Alexander II of Russia is a human^[1]. He was born in Small Nicholas Palace^[2]. He was born on April 17, 1818^[3]. He passed away in Winter Palace^[4]. He died on March 1, 1881^[5]. He worked as a ruler^[6], statesperson^[7], and monarch^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,518 views/month, #3,394 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Alexander II of Russia was born in Small Nicholas Palace^[2].
• Alexander II of Russia died in Winter Palace^[4].
• Alexander II of Russia was born on April 17, 1818^[3].
• Alexander II of Russia died on March 1, 1881^[5].
• Alexander II of Russia is buried at Peter and Paul Cathedral^[10].
• Alexander II of Russia's father was Nicholas I of Russia^[11].
• Alexander II of Russia's mother was Alexandra Feodorovna^[12].
• Among Alexander II of Russia's spouses was Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (Marie of Hesse)^[13].
• Among Alexander II of Russia's spouses was Catherine Dolgorukov^[14].
• A child of Alexander II of Russia was Nicholas Alexandrovich, Tsesarevich of Russia^[15].
• A child of Alexander II of Russia was Alexander III of Russia^[16].
• A child of Alexander II of Russia was Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia^[17].
• A child of Alexander II of Russia was Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia^[18].
• A child of Alexander II of Russia was Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich of Russia^[19].
• A child of Alexander II of Russia was Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia^[20].
• Alexander II of Russia held citizenship in Russian Empire^[21].
• Russian was Alexander II of Russia's native language^[22].
• Alexander II of Russia worked as a ruler^[6].
• Alexander II of Russia's professions included statesperson^[7].
• Alexander II of Russia's professions included monarch^[8].
• Alexander II of Russia held the position of Emperor of all the Russias^[23].
• Alexander II of Russia held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire^[24].
• Alexander II of Russia received the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[25].
• Alexander II of Russia received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[26].
• Alexander II of Russia received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander II of Russia was born in Small Nicholas Palace^[2]. He was born on April 17, 1818^[3]. His father was Nicholas I of Russia^[11]. His mother was Alexandra Feodorovna^[12]. Russian was his native language^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler^[6], statesperson^[7], and monarch^[8]. Positions held include Emperor of all the Russias^[23], a noble title^[28], in Russian Empire^[29], founded in 1721^[30] and member of the State Council of the Russian Empire^[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[25], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[26], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[27], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky^[31], Order of the White Eagle^[32], and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class^[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (Marie of Hesse)^[13], a consort^[34], 1824–1880^[35], of Grand Duchy of Hesse^[36], awarded the Order of St. Andrew^[37] and Catherine Dolgorukov^[14], a lady-in-waiting^[38], 1847–1922^[39], of Russian Empire^[40], specialised in memoir literature^[41]. Children include Nicholas Alexandrovich, Tsesarevich of Russia^[15], an aristocrat^[42], 1843–1865^[43], of Russian Empire^[44], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[45], specialised in politics^[46]; Alexander III of Russia^[16], a monarch^[47], 1845–1894^[48], of Russian Empire^[49], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[50]; Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia^[17], a statesperson^[51], 1847–1909^[52], of Russian Empire^[53], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[54]; Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia^[18], a naval officer^[55], 1850–1908^[56], of Russian Empire^[57], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky^[58]; Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich of Russia^[19], a politician^[59], 1857–1905^[60], of Russian Empire^[61], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky^[62]; and Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia^[20], a politician^[63], 1860–1919^[64], of Russian Empire^[65], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky^[66]. Alexander II of Russia's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy^[67].

Death and Burial

Alexander II of Russia died on March 1, 1881^[5]. He died in Winter Palace^[4]. The cause of death was bleeding^[68]. Burial took place at Peter and Paul Cathedral^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander II of Russia include Alexander Archipelago^[69], an archipelago^[70], in United States^[71]; Aleksandrovo^[72], a village of Bulgaria^[73], in Bulgaria^[74]; Imperator Aleksandr II^[75], a battleship^[76]; Aleksanteri Church^[77]; alexandrite^[78]; Three Emperors Dinner^[79]; Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute^[80]; and Aliaksandraŭski Garden Square^[81].

Why It Matters

Alexander II of Russia ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,518 views/month, #3,394 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[82] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[83]

Works attributed to him include Emancipation reform of 1861^[84], a version, edition or translation^[85], in Russian Empire^[86]. Entities named for him include Alexander Archipelago^[69], an archipelago^[70], in United States^[71]; Aleksandrovo^[72], a village of Bulgaria^[73], in Bulgaria^[74]; Imperator Aleksandr II^[75], a battleship^[76]; and Aleksanteri Church^[77].

FAQs

Where was Alexander II of Russia born?

Alexander II of Russia was born in Small Nicholas Palace^[2].

Where did Alexander II of Russia die?

Alexander II of Russia passed away in Winter Palace^[4].

Who were Alexander II of Russia's parents?

Alexander II of Russia's father was Nicholas I of Russia^[11]. Alexander II of Russia's mother was Alexandra Feodorovna^[12].

Who was Alexander II of Russia married to?

Alexander II of Russia's spouses include Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (Marie of Hesse)^[13] and Catherine Dolgorukov^[14].

What did Alexander II of Russia do for work?

Alexander II of Russia worked as ruler^[6], statesperson^[7], and monarch^[8].

What awards did Alexander II of Russia receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[25], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[26], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[27], and Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky^[31].