Birthdate: August 8, 1824
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Darmstadt, Germany
Died: June 3, 1880
Maria Alexandrovna played a key role in public life as Empress of Russia. She contributed significantly to philanthropic initiatives, such as founding the Russian Red Cross Society and establishing the country’s first all-female schools. Maria also offered moral support to her husband, Emperor Alexander II, during the legislative process to end serfdom. Additionally, she was involved in promoting the arts, overseeing the construction of landmarks like the Mariinsky Theatre and Mariinskyi Palace. Despite her dedication to Russia, she maintained connections with her native Hesse and her husband’s relatives across Europe.
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