Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar)
Empress of Russia
Married to Alexander III of Russia · Parent of 4
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Danish princess Dagmar who became a beloved Empress of Russia and mother of Nicholas II. After the revolution she escaped to her native Denmark, refusing to believe her son had been killed.
Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar) occupies generation 3 of this recorded lineage partner to Alexander III of Russia and parent of Nicholas II of Russia, George Alexandrovich, Xenia Alexandrovna, and Michael Alexandrovich. 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 3 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
26 November 1847
Born
The beginning of Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar)'s recorded life.
Family
Married Alexander III of Russia
A partnership that connects two branches of the of Denmark family.
Next generation
Family line continues
4 children recorded in this branch: Nicholas II of Russia, George Alexandrovich, Xenia Alexandrovna, and Michael Alexandrovich.
Legacy
Empress of Russia
A defining role in the story of the of Denmark family.
13 October 1928
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar)'s children?
Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar) had 4 children: Nicholas II of Russia, George Alexandrovich, Xenia Alexandrovna, and Michael Alexandrovich.
Who did Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar) marry?
Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar) was married to Alexander III of Russia.
What family tree does Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar) belong to?
Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar) appears in the House of Romanov family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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