Nicholas II of Russia
Emperor of Russia (1894–1917)
Married to Alexandra Feodorovna · Parent of 5 · 2 recorded parents
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Biography
The last Tsar of Russia, whose reluctant reign ended in abdication during the February Revolution. He and his entire family were executed by Bolshevik forces in Yekaterinburg in 1918.
Nicholas II of Russia occupies generation 10 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Alexander III of Russia and Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar), partner to Alexandra Feodorovna, and parent of Olga Nikolaevna, Tatiana Nikolaevna, Maria Nikolaevna, Anastasia Nikolaevna, and Alexei Nikolaevich. The title "Emperor of Russia (1894–1917)" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Romanov, this life forms part of a network spanning 10 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
18 May 1868
Born
The beginning of Nicholas II of Russia's recorded life.
Family
Married Alexandra Feodorovna
A partnership that connects two branches of the Romanov family.
Next generation
Family line continues
5 children recorded in this branch: Olga Nikolaevna, Tatiana Nikolaevna, Maria Nikolaevna, Anastasia Nikolaevna, and Alexei Nikolaevich.
Legacy
Emperor of Russia (1894–1917)
A defining role in the story of the Romanov family.
17 July 1918
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Nicholas II of Russia's parents?
Nicholas II of Russia's parents were father Alexander III of Russia and mother Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar).
Who were Nicholas II of Russia's children?
Nicholas II of Russia had 5 children: Olga Nikolaevna, Tatiana Nikolaevna, Maria Nikolaevna, Anastasia Nikolaevna, and Alexei Nikolaevich.
Who did Nicholas II of Russia marry?
Nicholas II of Russia was married to Alexandra Feodorovna.
What family tree does Nicholas II of Russia belong to?
Nicholas II of Russia appears in the House of Romanov family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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