Alexander III

American  

noun

1. died 1181, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1159–81.

2. Aleksandr Aleksandrovich, 1845–94, czar of Russia 1881–94.

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Alexander III British  

noun

1. 1241–86, king of Scotland (1249–86), son of Alexander II

2. original name Orlando Bandinelli. died 1181, pope (1159–81), who excommunicated Barbarossa

3. 1845–94, tsar of Russia (1881–94), son of Alexander II

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Example Sentences

When a Russian diplomat invited her to the court of Czar Alexander III, Kate packed her two boys, aged six and eight, and traveled to St. Petersburg.

From Literature

The Stone of Destiny experience uses immersive modern technology to frame the contested object within the story of the medieval boy king of Scotland, Alexander III.

From BBC

But none — with the possible exception of an equestrian statue of Czar Alexander III in St. Petersburg — matched this scale and scope.

From Los Angeles Times

Another submarine of the same type, Emperor Alexander III, was launched during Thursday’s ceremony.

From Washington Times

Tchaikovsky, for instance, was a favorite of Alexander III, and composed music for his coronation.

From Washington Post