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Date of birth
Nicholas II was born in Pushkin, Russia. His mother was Maria Feodorovna. When he was born he was originally Nikolai Aleksandrovich Romanov. -
Nicholas II's grandfather, Alexander II
In 1881, Nicholas II's grandfather, Alexander II was assassinated. Nicholas was only 13 years old at the time. Alexander III ascended the throne after that and Nicholas was the heir apparent. -
Nicholas II's grandfather, Aexander