Father-in-law of Europe - Nicholas I

Nicholas I (1841–1921) was the father of:

  • Elena of Montenegro, who married King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy
  • Zorka of Montenegro, who married King Peter I of Serbia
  • Anna of Montenegro, who married Prince Francis Joseph of Battenberg
  • Two daughters who married brothers:
    • Anastasia of Montenegro, who married Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia after divorcing George, Duke of Leuchtenberg
    • Milica of Montenegro, who married Grand Duke Peter Nikolaevich of Russia

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    Whatever qualities [Tsar Nicholas I] may have shown in his own kingly profession, it must be admitted that in his dealings with the Russian Muse he was at the worst a vicious bully, at the best a clown.
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