Alexander II

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noun

died 1073, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1061–1073.

Aleksandr Nikolaevich, 1818–81, czar of Russia 1855–81.

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Words nearby Alexander II

Alexa, alexander, Alexander Archipelago, Alexander City, Alexander I, Alexander II, Alexander III, Alexander I Island, Alexander IV, Alexander Nevski, alexanders

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How to use Alexander II in a sentence

It is most often found among the great mistresses of princes, and it was from a mistress of Alexander II.
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Other doubtful interments here, besides that of the magician, are those of Alexander II.
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For one hundred and fifty years the rule suffered no exception until Alexander II.
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A prudent diplomacy, and the friendly demonstrations of Alexander II.
A History of Germany|Bayard Taylor

Alexander II was thirty-seven years old when he succeeded to the throne.
The Story of Russia|R. Van Bergen, M.A.

British Dictionary definitions for Alexander II

Alexander II

noun

1198–1249, king of Scotland (1214–49), son of William (the Lion)

1818–81, tsar of Russia (1855–81), son of Nicholas I, who emancipated the serfs (1861). He was assassinated by the Nihilists

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