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Alexander III

American  

noun

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

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


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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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

Putin has a history of praising leaders sharing his own conservative views, including Tsar Alexander III and pre-revolutionary prime minister Pyotr Stolypin, both of whom have had monuments in their honour erected across the country.

From Reuters