Princess Alix of Hesse, born in 1872, was the youngest daughter of Prince Louis of Hesse and Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter, Princess Victoria. She married Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in 1894, becoming Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna. Their marriage was marked by her devotion to her family, especially their son Alexei, who suffered from hemophilia.
Her German origins and strong influence over Nicholas made her unpopular in Russia, particularly during World War I. Her reliance on the mystic Rasputin for help with Alexei’s health further tarnished her reputation.
The Russian Revolution of 1917 led to the family’s abdication and eventual imprisonment. Alexandra and Nicholas were executed by Bolsheviks in 1918. Alix is remembered for her loyalty to her family and her tragic fate in the collapse of the Russian monarchy.
Take a look at these lovely photos to see portraits of Princess Alix of Hesse as a child.
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, May 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, May 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, May 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, May 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, May 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, May 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, May 1875 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1876 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1877 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1878 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1878 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1878 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1878 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1880 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1880 |
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| Princess Alix of Hesse, later Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1881 |
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