Alexander III of Russia

Emperor of Russia from 1881 to 1894
Person human Q120180
Alexander III of Russia
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Alexander III of Russia

Summary

Alexander III of Russia is a human[1]. Born in Anichkov Palace[2], he… he passed away in Livadia Palace[3]. He worked as a monarch[4] and art collector[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Alexander III of Russia's place of birth was Anichkov Palace[2].
  • Alexander III of Russia passed away in Livadia Palace[3].
  • Burial took place at Peter and Paul Cathedral[7].
  • Alexander III of Russia's father was Alexander II of Russia[8].
  • Alexander III of Russia's mother was Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (Marie of Hesse)[9].
  • Alexander III of Russia was married to Maria Feodorovna[10].
  • A child of Alexander III of Russia was Nicholas II of Russia[11].
  • A child of Alexander III of Russia was Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich of Russia[12].
  • A child of Alexander III of Russia was Grand Duke George Alexandrovich of Russia[13].
  • A child of Alexander III of Russia was Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia[14].
  • A child of Alexander III of Russia was Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia[15].
  • A child of Alexander III of Russia was Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia[16].
  • Alexander III of Russia held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Russian was Alexander III of Russia's native language[18].
  • Alexander III of Russia worked as a monarch[4].
  • Alexander III of Russia worked as an art collector[5].
  • Alexander III of Russia held the position of Emperor of all the Russias[19].
  • Alexander III of Russia held the position of King of Poland[20].
  • Alexander III of Russia held the position of Grand Duke of Finland[21].
  • Alexander III of Russia held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[22].
  • Alexander III of Russia held the position of Head of the House of Romanov[23].
  • Alexander III of Russia received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24].
  • Alexander III of Russia received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[25].
  • Alexander III of Russia received the Order of the Black Eagle[26].
  • Alexander III of Russia received the Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander III of Russia was born in Anichkov Palace[2]. His father was Alexander II of Russia[8]. His mother was Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (Marie of Hesse)[9]. Russian was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[4] and art collector[5]. Positions held include Emperor of all the Russias[19], a noble title[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1721[30]; King of Poland[20], a historical position[31], in Kingdom of Poland[32], founded in 1025[33]; Grand Duke of Finland[21], a noble title[34], in Finland[35]; member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[22]; and Head of the House of Romanov[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24], a grade of an order[36]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[25], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; Order of the Black Eagle[26], an order[39], in Kingdom of Prussia[40], founded in 1701[41]; Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[27], an award[42]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[43], a grade of an order[44], in Russian Empire[45]; and Order of the White Eagle[46].

Personal Life

Among Alexander III of Russia's spouses was Maria Feodorovna[10]. Children include Nicholas II of Russia[11], a monarch[47], 1868–1918[48], of Russian Empire[49], awarded the Order of St. Andrew[50]; Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich of Russia[12], an aristocrat[51], 1869–1870[52], of Russian Empire[53], awarded the Order of St. Andrew[54]; Grand Duke George Alexandrovich of Russia[13], an aristocrat[55], 1871–1899[56], of Russian Empire[57], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[58], specialised in aristocracy[59]; Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia[14], an aristocrat[60], 1875–1960[61], of Russian Empire[62], awarded the Order of Saint Catherine[63]; Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia[15], a politician[64], 1878–1918[65], of Russian Empire[66], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[67]; and Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia[16], a painter[68], 1882–1960[69], of Russian Empire[70], awarded the Order of Saint Catherine[71]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[72].

Death and Burial

Alexander III of Russia passed away in Livadia Palace[3]. Burial took place at Peter and Paul Cathedral[7].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander III of Russia include Imperator Aleksandr III[73], a battleship[74]; Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute[75], a university[76], in Ukraine[77], founded in 1885[78], headquartered in Kharkiv[79]; Alexandertorte[80]; Three Emperors Dinner[81], a banquet[82]; and Pont Alexandre III[83], a deck arch bridge[84], in France[85], founded in 1900[86].

Why It Matters

Alexander III of Russia has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]

He has been cited as an influence by Ilya Repin[88], a painter[89], 1844–1930[90], of Russian Empire[91], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[92], specialised in painting[93].

Works attributed to him include Manifesto on Unshakable Autocracy[94], a manifesto of Russian emperors[95], founded in 1881[96]. Entities named for him include Imperator Aleksandr III[73], a battleship[74]; Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute[75], a university[76], in Ukraine[77], founded in 1885[78], headquartered in Kharkiv[79]; Alexandertorte[80]; Three Emperors Dinner[81], a banquet[82]; and Pont Alexandre III[83], a deck arch bridge[84], in France[85], founded in 1900[86].

FAQs

Where was Alexander III of Russia born?

Alexander III of Russia was born in Anichkov Palace[2].

Where did Alexander III of Russia die?

Alexander III of Russia passed away in Livadia Palace[3].

Who were Alexander III of Russia's parents?

Alexander III of Russia's father was Alexander II of Russia[8]. Alexander III of Russia's mother was Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (Marie of Hesse)[9].

Who was Alexander III of Russia married to?

Alexander III of Russia's spouses include Maria Feodorovna[10].

What did Alexander III of Russia do for work?

Alexander III of Russia worked as monarch[4] and art collector[5].

What awards did Alexander III of Russia receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[25], Order of the Black Eagle[26], and Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[27].

Who did Alexander III of Russia influence?

Alexander III of Russia has been cited as an influence by Ilya Repin[88].

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