Alexei Nikolaevich
Tsarevich of Russia
2 recorded parents
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Biography
Only son and heir of Nicholas II, who suffered from haemophilia. His condition dominated the imperial family's life and gave Rasputin his hold over the Empress. He was executed alongside his family at thirteen.
Alexei Nikolaevich occupies generation 11 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Nicholas II of Russia and Alexandra Feodorovna. The title "Tsarevich of Russia" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Romanov, this life forms part of a network spanning 11 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
12 August 1904
Born
The beginning of Alexei Nikolaevich's recorded life.
Legacy
Tsarevich of Russia
A defining role in the story of the Romanov family.
17 July 1918
Died
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Alexei Nikolaevich's parents were father Nicholas II of Russia and mother Alexandra Feodorovna.
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