Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Alexander II Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexander II through 2 dated historical records for Russia.

Alexander II, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1881–1881Years on this page

1881

Assassination of Alexander II

Tsar · Tsar of Russia · Saint Petersburg · House / House of Holstein

Is fatally wounded in a bombing organized by People's Will.

Role range: 1855-1881

Death of Tsar Alexander II

Tsar · Tsar of Russia · Saint Petersburg · House / House of Holstein

Dies after a second bomb explodes near his carriage.

Role range: 1855-1881

Records, sources and methodology

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