About
Emperor of Russia from 1855 until his assassination in 1881. He was known for being a liberal reformer and was called Alexander the Liberator.
Before Fame
When he was young he wet on a six-month tour of Russia, visiting 20 provinces of the country, which was rare for Russian royalty.
Trivia
He is best known for signing the Emancipation Edict of 1861, which freed the serfs.
Family Life
He married Princess Marie of Hesse in 1841.
Associated With
Oscar Wilde wrote about him in his first play "Vera; or, The Nihilists".
