Alexander II

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Alexander II

Alexander11981249MScottishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1198–1249, king of Scotland (1214–49), son of William (the Lion)
Alexander18181881MRussianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1818–81, tsar of Russia (1855–81), son of Nicholas I, who emancipated the serfs (1861). He was assassinated by the Nihilists

It is most often found among the great mistresses of princes, and it was from a mistress of Alexander II.

Other doubtful interments here, besides that of the magician, are those of Alexander II.

For one hundred and fifty years the rule suffered no exception until Alexander II.

A prudent diplomacy, and the friendly demonstrations of Alexander II.

Alexander II was thirty-seven years old when he succeeded to the throne.

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