The Empress Maria Feodorovna

Empress Maria Feodorovna, born Princess Dagmar of Denmark in 1847, was the wife of Emperor Alexander III of Russia. She played a significant role in Russian society and politics during her husband's reign from 1881 to 1894. Known for her charitable work and support for the arts, Maria Feodorovna was respected for her strong character. After the death of her husband and the ascension of her son Nicholas II, she faced the political turbulence leading to the Russian Revolution. Maria Feodorovna is often remembered for her resilience and her dedication to her family and country until her death in 1928.