Alexander II
Alexander II was the Emperor of Russia from 1855 until his assassination in 1881, known for his extensive reforms, including the emancipation of the serfs. His role in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 and the subsequent Treaty of San Stefano significantly impacted Bulgaria's national borders and its emergence as a modern state.
Born on Apr 17, 1818 (207 years old)
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Switzerland:
Alexander II sold Alaska to the United States for 7.2 million dollars in gold.
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United Kingdom:
Alaska, with Novo-Arkhangelsk as its regional capital, remained part of the Russian empire under Tsar Alexander II until its sale to the US in 1867.
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Greece:
Tsar Alexander II was the uncle of Nikolaus, who was a candidate for the Greek throne.
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Bulgaria:
Emperor Alexander II banned the publication of books in the Ukrainian language in 1876.
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Bulgaria:
Bulgarians wrote several letters to Alexander II asking to be allowed to remain within the future Bulgarian state.
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Bulgaria:
Alexander II was appealed to by the local Bulgarians to allow them to remain within the future borders of Bulgaria.
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Russia:
Alexander II is mentioned as the Russian emperor who purchased the land for the church.
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Russia:
Alexander II is mentioned as the Russian emperor who purchased the land for the church.
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Russia:
Alexander II is mentioned as the Russian emperor who purchased the land for the church.
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Estonia:
Putin's tactics are compared to those of Alexander II.
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