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Alexandra was tall, thin, had a small head, and a pronounced brow. [18] [19] She had an air of regal majesty. Her quick, light walk was graceful. She was frail, often in poor health. Her voice was hoarse, but she spoke rapidly and with decision. [20] Alexandra Feodorovna was an avid reader and enjoyed music. Her favorite Russian writer was ...
Alexandra Feodorovna (Russian: Александра Фёдоровна; 6 June [O.S. 25 May] 1872 – 17 July 1918), born Princess Alix of Hesse and by Rhine, was the last Empress of Russia as the consort of Tsar Nicholas II from their marriage on 26 November [O.S. 14 November] 1894 until his forced abdication on 15 March [O.S. 2 March] 1917.
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In the evenings, Alexandra Feodorovna played games with her children, including riddles and charades. [2] The Tsar liked to sing chorus music with them. The siblings grew up in a close knit family, remaining on good terms all their lives. [citation needed] Maria Nikolaievna was raised in the company of her sisters Olga and Alexandra. [1]
Maria Feodorovna: Pavel Petrovich: 7 October 1776: 25 October 1759: 5 November 1828: Became Empress when her husband succeeded as Paul I in 1796. Louise of Baden Elizabeth Alexeievna: Alexander Pavlovich: 9 October 1793: 24 January 1779: 16 May 1826: Became Empress when her husband succeeded as Alexander I in 1801. Juliane of Saxe-Coburg ...
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The Facts of Life, which followed the highs and lows of four teens at an all-girls boarding school, was one of the most beloved sitcoms of the ’80s.During its impressive run from 1979 to 1988 ...
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