Alexander III of Russia

Alexander III Of Russia

Alexander Alexandrovich (Russian: Александр Александрович) (10 March 1845 – 1 November 1894), known historically as Alexander III or Alexander the Peacemaker reigned as Emperor of Russia, King of Poland and Grand Prince of Finland from 13 March 1881 until his death on 1 November 1894. He reversed some of the liberal measures of his predecessor, his father, Alexander II.

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