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Dagmar of Denmark Princess Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar (November 26, 1847 - October 13, 1928), who was known as Maria Fyodorovna (in Russian Мария Фёдоровна)after her marriage to Tsar Alexander III was the mother of the last Russian Tsar Nicholas II of the Romanov Dynasty. She was baptized Dagmar Marie. Her father Christian IX, who, because of the brilliant marriages of his children, was known as the "Father-in-law of Europe, " was the King of Denmark (1863-1906). She was a younger sister of Alexandra, Queen Consort of King Edward VII and mother of George V of the United Kingdom. This helps to explains why there is such a striking resemblance between Nikolai II and George V of the United Kingdom. She was married to Alexander III. Pretty and popular, Maria Fyodorovna rarely interfered with politics, preferring her to devote her time and energies to her family and to her charities. Her once exception to this "hands off" policy was her militant dislike of Germany. Despite the overthrow of the monarchy (1917), the Empress Maria at first refused to leave Russia: it was only in 1919, at the urging of her sister Alexandra, that she grudgingly departed. After a brief visit to London, she return to her native Denmark, choosing as her home Hvidøre, her former holiday villa near Copenhagen. There she remained until her death in 1928; following services in Copenhagen's Orthodox church, she was interred at Roskilde Cathedral. Plays and films aside, Maria Fedorovna never met any of the Anastasia claimants; indeed, to the end of her life, she refused to acknowledge that the massacre of her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren had ever taken place. The children of Tsar Alexander III and Maria Fedorovna: Tsar Nikolai II (May 6, 1868 - July 17, 1918). Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich of Russia (June 7, 1869 - May 2, 1870). Grand Duke Georgi of Russia (May 6, 1871 - August 9, 1899). Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia (April 6, 1875 - April 20, 1960). Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich (November 28, 1878 - c. June 12, 1918). Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia (June 13, 1882 - November 24, 1960). Most Popular Articles: Music    Musical Instruments    Guitar    Classical Music    History    Music Definition    Country Music    Rock Music    Pop Music    Hip Hop    Rap    DJ    Video Games    Casino Games    Poker    Blackjack    Casinos    Real Estate    Loan    Auction    eBay    Marketing    Search Engine Optimization    File Sharing    MP3    Music Industry    Kazaa    Internet    Supermodel    Fashion    Fashion Designers    Erotica    Modeling    Clothing    Boots    Shoes    Diamond Engagement Rings    Diamond    Rugs    Gospel Music    Affiliate    E-Commerce    Radio This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html You may copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. You must provide a link to http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html To view or edit this article at Wikipedia go to http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagmar_of_Denmark