Empress Maria Feodorovna

Empress Maria Feodorovna was the wife of Emperor Alexander III and the mother of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Originally born as Princess Dagmar of Denmark, she became Russian by marriage and was known for her kindness, intelligence, and support of charitable causes. As empress, she played a significant role in court life and was admired for her dignity and dedication to her family and country. Her influence extended into cultural and social spheres, and she experienced the tumult of her son’s reign and the Russian Revolution, ultimately spending her later years in exile.