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Accession of Alexander II
- When
- 2 March 1855
- Where
- Russian Empire
Alexander II succeeded to the throne upon the death of his father in 1855, becoming Emperor at age 37.
Alexander II became Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland upon his father's death in 1855. He had been heir apparent since 1825. Until his accession, aged 37, few imagined that posterity would know him for implementing the most challenging reforms undertaken in Russia since the reign of Peter the Great.
Sources
- Alexander II of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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