Dagmar of Denmark: From Empress to Exile
We are back for part 3 of the life of Dagmar of Denmark, aka Maria Feodorovna, empress of Russia. Her son, Nicholas, is now tsar and it doesn't go great for anyone. In this episode we'll discuss the complicated tightrope Dagmar had to walk as both mother and chief political advisor in a difficult time to be a royal. We'll also go into Rasputin's role in her life as well as a life in exile (spoiler alert!).
Timestamps
00:31 The Hosts' Banter and Patreon Shoutouts
03:35 Dagmar of Denmark: Part Three Begins
03:54 Dagmar's Relationship with Her Daughter-in-law
08:56 Dagmar's Political Involvement and Nicholas's Reign
11:04 Nicholas and Alexandra's Coronation
17:16 Dagmar's Family Troubles and Retirement
28:30 The Arrival of Rasputin
32:02 The Unpopular Reign of Nicholas
33:06 The Outbreak of World War I
37:54 The Russian Revolution and Dagmar's Reaction
40:37 The Aftermath of the Russian Revolution
42:45 Dagmar's Return to Denmark
46:41 Life in Denmark and the Legacy of Dagmar
Some sources:
Unofficial Royalty
History of Royal Women
Today I Found Out...
Wikipedia
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