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Pronunciation: /ˌalɪgˈzɑːndə/

Definition of Alexander
  • the name of three tsars of Russia:
  • Alexander I (1777–1825), reigned 1801–25.
  • Alexander II (1818–81), son of Nicholas I, reigned 1855–81; known as Alexander the Liberator. His reforms included limited emancipation of the serfs.
  • Alexander III (1845–94), son of Alexander II, reigned 1881–94. He reversed many of his father’s reforms, resulting in a dangerous situation in Russia.

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