Grand Duke Alexis

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-30

Identity

Russian Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich (1850-1908), son of Emperor Alexander II. Remembered by Marie as exemplifying aristocratic perfection.

Diary References

1874

• April 30: "Je me souviens vaguement des grands-ducs Voldemar et Alexis" - remembered with his brother Vladimir as men "dans le genre Hamilton," with grand and sublime bearing.

Historical Context

• Fourth son of Alexander II
• Admiral-General of Imperial Navy
• Known for world travels
• Famous 1871-1872 American tour
• Never married

Context

• Met in Nice or Baden-Baden
• Exemplifies aristocratic ideal
• "Hommes comme j'aime"
• Compared to Hamilton brothers
• Grand gestures and bearing

Related Entries

• #Grand_Duke_Vladimir - Brother
• #Duke_of_Hamilton - Comparison

Research Notes

• Romanov presence in Nice
• Naval career and travels
• Bachelor Grand Duke reputation