Mikhail Romanov was the last Russian tsar.He was the rightful heir to the throne even before the birth of Tsarevich Alexei.Law at the time Tsar Nicholas II understood that his own son Alex with a history of hemophilia, will not be able to fully control the power.So he abdicated in favor of Romanov, who became a full king.However, the right for a long time he was not to be.
Mikhail Romanov: biography
He was born in 1878 on December 4, in St. Petersburg.His father was the king Alexander III.Michael had four brothers, one of whom was the youngest.Subsequently he became the receiver of his brother Nicholas, who in life made him king.Mikhail Romanov was not only the Grand Duke, but also an excellent commander, Lieutenant-General, a member of the State Council.
Mikhail Romanov was martyred.It happened in Perm in 1918, on 12 June.At this time, the Bolsheviks came to power for the prince was exiled from the capital.Violence on him and his entourage had been planned in advance and carried out by local authorities.He was tricked exported outside the city and shot.Romanov only desire was to say goodbye to his secretary and close friend of Johnson.However, he was deprived.
massacre that killed Mikhail Romanov was only a prelude to the murder of the family of Nicholas II and the majority of representatives of the Romanov family.This happened in Yekaterinburg after only five weeks.
to contemporaries
judge the character and achievements of the last Russian tsar is possible, referring to the comments of his contemporaries who knew and respected him.Famous writer Alexander Kuprin said that he was a man of rare, almost unique in the world of beauty and purity of the soul.
Russian diplomat Dmitry Abrikosov was once a fan of Natalia Sheremetev, which later became the wife of Mikhail Romanov.
He talked about the first visit to the couple.He wrote that the charm and nobility of the human smooth over the awkwardness, and he quickly felt comfortable.
great commander, the commander of the armies in the First World War, General AA BrusilovI wrote that was very fond of this sincere, pure heart and an honest man.
He never participated in the intrigues and did not enjoy the benefits of the imperial family.It is always possible, to avoid quarrels and troubles in the service and in family life.
He was a man of rare spiritual qualities and morals.Few monarchs could compete with him in this.
During his exile Mikhail Romanov was familiar with Vladimir Guschikom, Commissioner of the Gatchina Palace.With opposing views and interests, the former Commissioner was able to appreciate the true king.
He wrote that the Grand Duke was gifted three rare qualities: honesty, simplicity and kindness.Representatives of all parties concerned to respect him and not in the least averse.
So in our eyes today presents the last Russian tsar, who was not destined to rule, but who left a deep and indelible mark in the history of the country.
