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|timeframe=[[Russian Empire]] | |timeframe=[[Russian Empire]] | ||
|date=13 March 1881 | |date=13 March 1881 | ||
|place=[[Saint Petersburg]], [[Russia]] | |place=[[Saint Petersburg]], [[Russia]] | ||
|outcome=*Death of Emperor [[Alexander II of Russia]] | |outcome=*Death of Emperor [[Alexander II of Russia]] | ||
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*[[Russian Empire]] | *[[Russian Empire]] | ||
|participants=*[[Russian Empire]] | |participants=*[[Russian Empire]] | ||
**[[Alexander II of Russia]]† | **[[Alexander II of Russia]] † | ||
*[[Assassins]] | *[[Assassins]] | ||
**[[Narodnaya Volya]] | **[[Narodnaya Volya]] | ||
***[[Ignacy Hryniewiecki]]† | ***[[Ignacy Hryniewiecki]] † | ||
***[[Nikolai Rysakov]]† | ***[[Nikolai Rysakov]] † | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''assassination of Alexander II of Russia''' was an act of regicide on Tsar [[Alexander II of Russia]] committed by radical [[Assassins]] of the [[Narodnaya Volya]] faction of the [[Russian Brotherhood of Assassins|Russian Brotherhood]] | The '''assassination of Alexander II of Russia''' was an act of regicide on Tsar [[Alexander II of Russia]] committed by [[Ignacy Hryniewiecki]] and [[Nikolai Rysakov]], two radical [[Assassins]] of the [[Narodnaya Volya]] faction of the [[Russian Brotherhood of Assassins|Russian Brotherhood]], in response to the emperor's reforms and affiliation with the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. | ||
==Previous attempts== | ==Previous attempts== | ||
Following a crushing defeat in the Crimean War in 1856, Tsar Alexander II enacted a series of laws attempting to put an end to serfdom in [[Russia]], drawing criticism from both the nobility and those who believed that the reforms were not going far enough. These measures would lead to several attempts on his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – Timeline</ref> | Following a crushing defeat in the [[Crimean War]] in 1856, Tsar Alexander II enacted a series of laws attempting to put an end to serfdom in [[Russia]], drawing criticism from both the nobility and those who believed that the reforms were not going far enough. These measures would lead to several attempts on his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – Timeline</ref> | ||
In 1866, Alexander II, known as a Templar ally, was nearly [[Assassination|assassinated]] by Russian Assassin [[Dmitry Karakozov]], but the attempt | In 1866, Alexander II, known as a Templar ally, was nearly [[Assassination|assassinated]] by the Russian Assassin [[Dmitry Karakozov]], but the attempt failed, and Karakozov was captured and eventually executed. Before his death, he asked [[Simeon Price]], a fellow Assassin of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Brotherhood]], to make sure his family was protected from the Russian secret [[police]]. As a consequence of Karakozov's attempt on the Tsar's life, twenty-four of his friends were sent to prison, hard labor, or exile in [[Siberia]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' — Chapter 5</ref> The Russian Brotherhood would subsequently conduct four more assassination attempts against Alexander II, all of which similarly failed.<ref name="The Fall">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: The Fall 1|Issue #1]]</ref> | ||
== | ==Assassination of Alexander II== | ||
On 13 March 1881, the Narodnaya Volya plotted their assassination with a pair of bombs entrusted to Assassins Ignacy | On 13 March 1881, the Narodnaya Volya plotted their assassination of the Tsar with a pair of bombs entrusted to the Assassins Ignacy Hryniewiecki and Nikolai Rysakov. They planned to ambush the Tsar at the Madaya Sadovaya Street in [[Saint Petersburg]] while he was in his carriage surrounded by pedestrians. When Alexander II was driven onto the street, Nikolai threw his bomb and destroyed the carriage. The Tsar had to leave his carriage and was injured by the second bomb<ref name="CH26">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' — Chapter 26</ref> thrown by Ignacy.<ref>''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]''</ref> The Tsar would ultimately succumb to his injuries not long after.<ref name="CH26"/> | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
Despite Simeon's attempt to save Nikolai, | Despite Simeon's attempt to save Nikolai, the latter was captured by the Russian police, who chased him down, and subsequently executed for his crime. As a result of Alexander II's death, Russian [[Judaism|Jewish]] residents were unjustly held responsible and persecuted by the government and hatemongers. Meanwhile, the Tsar was succeeded by his son [[Alexander III of Russia|Alexander III]], who stopped all ongoing reforms started by his father<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' — Chapter 27</ref> and allied himself with the Templars anew.<ref name="The Fall"/> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Historically, Alexander died thirty minutes | Historically, Alexander died thirty minutes after the explosion which mortally wounded him, away from the public streets and inside the [[Winter Palace, Saint Petersburg|Winter Palace]].<ref name="WP">{{WP|Assassination of Alexander II of Russia}}</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'' {{Imo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'' {{1stm}} {{Imo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{ | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot]]'' {{1st}} | ||
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[[Category:Assassin-Templar War]] | [[Category:Assassin-Templar War]] | ||
[[Category:Assassinations]] | [[Category:Assassinations]] | ||
Revision as of 23:58, 16 October 2025
The assassination of Alexander II of Russia was an act of regicide on Tsar Alexander II of Russia committed by Ignacy Hryniewiecki and Nikolai Rysakov, two radical Assassins of the Narodnaya Volya faction of the Russian Brotherhood, in response to the emperor's reforms and affiliation with the Templar Order.
Previous attempts
Following a crushing defeat in the Crimean War in 1856, Tsar Alexander II enacted a series of laws attempting to put an end to serfdom in Russia, drawing criticism from both the nobility and those who believed that the reforms were not going far enough. These measures would lead to several attempts on his life.[1]
In 1866, Alexander II, known as a Templar ally, was nearly assassinated by the Russian Assassin Dmitry Karakozov, but the attempt failed, and Karakozov was captured and eventually executed. Before his death, he asked Simeon Price, a fellow Assassin of the British Brotherhood, to make sure his family was protected from the Russian secret police. As a consequence of Karakozov's attempt on the Tsar's life, twenty-four of his friends were sent to prison, hard labor, or exile in Siberia.[2] The Russian Brotherhood would subsequently conduct four more assassination attempts against Alexander II, all of which similarly failed.[3]
Assassination of Alexander II
On 13 March 1881, the Narodnaya Volya plotted their assassination of the Tsar with a pair of bombs entrusted to the Assassins Ignacy Hryniewiecki and Nikolai Rysakov. They planned to ambush the Tsar at the Madaya Sadovaya Street in Saint Petersburg while he was in his carriage surrounded by pedestrians. When Alexander II was driven onto the street, Nikolai threw his bomb and destroyed the carriage. The Tsar had to leave his carriage and was injured by the second bomb[4] thrown by Ignacy.[5] The Tsar would ultimately succumb to his injuries not long after.[4]
Aftermath
Despite Simeon's attempt to save Nikolai, the latter was captured by the Russian police, who chased him down, and subsequently executed for his crime. As a result of Alexander II's death, Russian Jewish residents were unjustly held responsible and persecuted by the government and hatemongers. Meanwhile, the Tsar was succeeded by his son Alexander III, who stopped all ongoing reforms started by his father[6] and allied himself with the Templars anew.[3]
Behind the scenes
Historically, Alexander died thirty minutes after the explosion which mortally wounded him, away from the public streets and inside the Winter Palace.[7]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: The Fall (first mentioned) (indirect mention only)
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned only)
- Who's In Your Blood? (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot (first appearance)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Initiates – Timeline
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot — Chapter 5
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: The Fall – Issue #1
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot — Chapter 26
- ↑ Who's In Your Blood?
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Resurrection Plot — Chapter 27
- ↑
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