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# Nicholas II of Russia

(1868–1918)   Monarch

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Nicholas II of Russia was a monarch, best known for *A lifelong passion*.

## Quick Facts About Nicholas II of Russia

Born May 6, 1868

Died July 17, 1918

Profession Monarch

Notable works A lifelong passion

## About Nicholas II of Russia

Nicholas II was Emperor of Russia from 1 November 1894 until his abdication in 1917. He was the last Russian monarch before the Russian Revolution and oversaw the Russian Empire's participation in World War I. In 1918, the Romanovs were murdered, putting an end to the Romanov dynasty.

##  Quotes by Nicholas II of Russia

> [I am just a plain, common man.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicholas-ii-of-russia/i-am-just-a-plain-common-man/)

Nicholas II of Russia

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/393/nicholas-ii-of-russia-69951_common_i-am-just-a-plain-common-man-379259_379259.jpg)

> [Lord, save Russia and bring her peace.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicholas-ii-of-russia/lord-save-russia-and-bring-her-peace/)

Nicholas II of Russia

[Lord](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lord/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b60/nicholas-ii-of-russia-69951_lord_lord-save-russia-and-bring-her-peace-251_2516770.jpg)

> [All around me is cowardice and deceit.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicholas-ii-of-russia/all-around-me-is-cowardice-and-deceit/)

Nicholas II of Russia

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2d9/nicholas-ii-of-russia-69951_coward_all-around-me-is-cowardice-and-deceit-30_3064478.jpg)

> [I do not rule Russia. 10,000 clerks do.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicholas-ii-of-russia/i-do-not-rule-russia-10-000-clerks-do/)

Nicholas II of Russia

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