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| Picture No | 10283574 |
| Date | 26th May 1896 |
| Description | The coronation of Tsar Nicholas II |
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The coronation of the Tsar, showing the Metropolitan anointing the Emperor with holy oil. The completion of this rite was proclaimed by a peal of bells and a salute of 101 guns. The Emperess then advanced and was anointed as well, but on the forehead only.
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| Source | The Illustrated London News, 6th June 1896, Supplement |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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