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Emancipation of Livonian Serfs
- When
- 1819
- Where
- Governorate of Livonia
Tsar Alexander I liberated the serfs of the Governorate of Livonia in 1819, serving as a precursor to broader Russian reforms.
The emancipation occurred in 1819, ending personal bondage for the serfs. This action was a precursor to Alexander I's plans for the rest of Russia. The right to purchase peasant land was subsequently granted in 1849, following the initial liberation.
Sources
- Governorate of Livonia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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