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| Picture No | 10223931 |
| Date | 13th September 1856 |
| Description | His Imperial Majesty, Alexander II, Emperor of Russia |
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Engraving of Tsar Alexander II (1818-1881). Alexander II was an enlightened ruler who, the day before his death, had signed a manifesto designed to set the country on the road to constitutional government. Despite this, he survived several assassination attempts until the terrorist attack that killed him. He was succeeded by his son, Alexander III.
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| Source | The Illustrated London News. 13th September 1856. . |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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