Alexander II Assassination Plot13 March 1881
Helps coordinate the assassination of Tsar Alexander II.
Historical person
Sophia Perovskaya Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Sophia Perovskaya, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Russia.
5 records1881–18815 events1 places
Chronological biography
1881
Assassination of Alexander II13 March 1881
Alexander II, Tsar of Russia, is assassinated, a bomb is thrown at him near his palace by the anarchist group Peoples Will led by Sophia Perovskaya
People's Will Attack13 March 1881
Signals the attackers as the imperial carriage approaches.
Execution of Sophia Perovskaya15 April 1881
Is executed for participating in Alexander II's assassination.
People's Will Leaders Executed15 April 1881
She is hanged with other convicted People's Will conspirators.
Titles and roles
Revolutionary · Tsar
Record provenance
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