Alexander II facts

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  • Alexander II facts
    • 1818-1881. Tsar from 2nd March 1855
    • Eldest son of Nicholas I and  Charlotte of Prussia.
      • Had seven children, Alexander III was second son (first died)
    • Educated at St Petersburg
    • Travelled quite extensively - for control and to implement reforms to accommodatenature of Empire
    • Steered Russia through turbulent times - unrest that followed after Crimean War
    • Notable for emancipation of surfs, reforming several parts of Russian state and surviving all but one of many assassination attempts

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