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Autographs/A: Czar Alexander II Document Signed

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Autographs/A: Czar Alexander II Document Signed
Alexander II, Czar of Russia From 1855-1881. Manuscript Document Signed "Aleksandr" in Russian, August 30, 1867, Livadia, 2 pages, 14" x 8.75", Choice Very Fine. Headed "Decree to the Chapter Russian Imperial and Royal Orders," the documents bestows "the title of cavalier of Our Imperial and Royal order of Saint Stanislav to four military officers, two Austrian nationals, three civil servants, and one merchant. Several of these awards note that they were "established for non-Christians." Accompanied by a translation. Boldly signed on verso. Alexander II initiated reforms in Russia, emancipated the serfs, reorganized the army and government administration, established a court system, and founded schools. He also waged war with Turkey and extended the boundaries of Russia. A period of repression after 1866 led to a resurgence of revolutionary terrorism and he was assassinated in 1881.