Maria Alexandrovna
Empress of Russia
Married to Alexander II of Russia · Parent of 1
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Princess Marie of Hesse who married Alexander II and bore eight children, including the future Alexander III. She died a year before her husband's assassination, worn out by grief and ill health.
Maria Alexandrovna occupies generation 4 of this recorded lineage partner to Alexander II of Russia and parent of Alexander III of Russia. The title "Empress 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 4 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
8 August 1824
Born
The beginning of Maria Alexandrovna's recorded life.
Family
Married Alexander II of Russia
A partnership that connects two branches of the of Hesse family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Alexander III of Russia.
Legacy
Empress of Russia
A defining role in the story of the of Hesse family.
8 June 1880
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Maria Alexandrovna's children?
Maria Alexandrovna had 1 child: Alexander III of Russia.
Who did Maria Alexandrovna marry?
Maria Alexandrovna was married to Alexander II of Russia.
What family tree does Maria Alexandrovna belong to?
Maria Alexandrovna appears in the House of Romanov family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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