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Syllabification: (Al·ex·an·der)
Pronunciation: /ˌaligˈzandər/
Definition of Alexander
  • three tsars of Russia.
  • Alexander I (1777–1825), reigned 1801–25. During his reign, Napoleon unsuccessfully invaded Russia 1812.
  • 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.

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