Alix of Hesse

German princess and Russian empress

Alix of Hesse - German princess and Russian empress
Born

June 6th, 1872
153 years ago

Died

1918
107 years ago — 46 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

Links & References

Born into the Hesse family, she married Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, in 1894. Through this union, she became Empress Alexandra of Russia. Her reign coincided with political turmoil and World War I, leading to significant societal changes. Alexandra took an active role in charitable works, particularly in aid of soldiers' families during the war. The family faced immense challenges, resulting in their eventual assassination in 1918 during the Bolshevik Revolution. The remains of the imperial family were located and identified decades later, leading to their canonization by the Russian Orthodox Church.

Marriage to Nicholas II of Russia

Role as Empress and charitable work

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