Maria Feodorovna an Unbelievable Royal Romanov!

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Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, born a Danish princess, was the mother of Tsar Nicholas II and known for her philanthropy.
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[@klassicalmuzik]

Maria Feodrovna’s granddaughter, Maria Romanov, was the spitting image of her.

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

Always thought Louse of Hesse-Cassel gave Alexandra, Dagmar and Thryra those beautiful head turning looks. Thank you, Jon, always have had a soft spot for these Princesses.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks Lisette, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@elsakristina2689]

She’s one of my favourite Romanovs as well as one of my favourite Scandinavian royals and nine years ago I even chose my online pseudonym Dagmar after her maiden name.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Appreciate you watching. Thank you 😊

[@theresalaux5655]

Hi Jon! I havent read or heard much about Maria. She was a beautiful woman. I think the family resemblance of first cousins King George the V and Czar Nicholas is stunning. Great video! Thank you.😊

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Glad you enjoyed this one Theresa, and today is also the anniversary of her birthday. Thank you 😊

[@michaelflick1177]

Not really. George V looked like his mother Queen Alexandra. Nicholas II looked like his father Alexander III.

[@marshavilkas3512]

Thank you for making this video! She is one of my favourite historical figures! It is amazing how much her granddaughter, Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna looked like her.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Appreciate you watching. Thank you 😊

[@mediocremaiden8883]

Maria definitely the most beautiful of the 4 Grand Duchess. @HistoryRoadshow Is it true Lord Mountbatten had a photo of her granddaughter Grand Duchess Maria until his own assisanation?

[@marshavilkas3512]

@@mediocremaiden8883 I believe so! I read that somewhere as well.

[@mediocremaiden8883]

@marshavilkas3512 He kept it by his bed side for the rest of his life! Yikes I wonder how his wife Edwina felt about it lol

[@kathrynjordan8782]

Thank you for this video. She was an amazing woman in whom the people of Russia loved her when she became part of the Romanov dynasty. I have heard of her and have read one book about her. This video helps to bring Maria in to focus of who she was as a person and her abilities of what she was capable of doing. She was a much love woman.

[@cassandraralph5906]

Thank you for this most interesting and educational video regarding this extraordinary woman Dagmar who had such influence in both Russia and Denmark. I enjoyed this video greatly, even though her life was marred by much tragedy.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks as always, Cassandra, very much appreciated 😊

[@janedee6488]

This was wonderful, loved the graphics. Am fascinated by all things Russian.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you, Jane. Much appreciated 😊

[@Anita-rq9ev]

I never followed her story, but you presented her very well. So many interesting personalities of the past. Love the original pictures you included. Thank you Jon 😊

[@HistoryRoadshow]

That's very generous Anita, thank you so much 😊

[@user-nz3xp7jy2y]

Обожаю нашу Марию Федоровну(Дагмар). Умная женщина.

[@VMeral]

Oh this is pure gold! Thank you so much for this documentary

[@HistoryRoadshow]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 😊

[@johngerard554]

Fantastic presentation. Thank you for sharing this.

[@einezcrespo2107]

Hi Jon. Thanks for the video of Princess Dagmar who became Marie Feodorovna Romanov. The only literature I have of her was Nicholas K Massie's Nicholas and Alexandra.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Einez, thank you 😊

[@einezcrespo2107]

@@HistoryRoadshow YW! I'm currently catching up. House renovation and all. Busy time. x

[@kattengat2]

Robert Massie

[@michaelflick1177]

There are far better works. Massie barely mentions Maria.

[@michaelflick1177]

@@kattengat2 Massie is hopeless and distorted primary source information.

[@Angela-en6oh]

Thank you for an interesting and informative video about this woman.

[@maryannbernal]

Great episode. Keep them coming.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks as always, Mary Ann 😊

[@LiamDeeley]

Great video. Thank you for letting me know about this interesting woman.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Pleasure Liam, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@AnastasiaIsabella]

Thanks Jon ❤

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks Dominika 😊

[@virginiatribe6448]

Mother knows best.

[@DAVIDLOGAN-fx3nu]

She did,

[@ruthanneseven]

Hi Jon! Russian royals is an area of history I know almost nothing about, so thank you for highlighting this fascinating Lady! It's a marvel to see how your channel has grown! I am so pleased for you, and fondly recall the simplicity of how you sat on a stool, your mesmerizingly soothing voice narrated the stories of often scarcely known Ladies, while our imaginations conjured the visuals! I rarely post, but always watch and👍. Congratulations to you, Jon 😊 Many thanks, as well!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

That's very kind of you Ruthanne, yes the good ole days sat on a chair talking away! Things have moved on a lot since then, but I hope you continue to enjoy the videos and stories. Thank you 😊

[@ruthanneseven]

@@HistoryRoadshow I enjoy them immensely, Jon! I feel a sort of privilege to have watched you grow your channel. You demonstrate such sensitivity towards the historical plight of women we would never otherwise be aquainted with, and those who were historically maligned by the men, recording the history at the time. You bring light to dark corners. Not all women have been, or are worthy in the end, but I love history presented in balance and with reasonable perspective. It's a load of work! I put up 2 shorts, and it was terrifying! One got screwed up beyond repair. I have 4 more in the wings, but am really nervous about not having an undo option! I may just do real ghost stories this month, since they occurred in December. 😅 I look forward to your next video!

[@trishphillips-johnson2500]

Incredible story, Jon!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Trish, thanks 😊

[@DAVIDLOGAN-fx3nu]

Excellent.

[@user-sv7fd6es6s]

I liked this, very interesting.

[@funnytime13]

Yes I'm still watcging while dealing with my health issues

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks as always, Cheryl 😊

[@callmethecommentcountess9329]

I love her story

[@michaelflick1177]

Truly the last great Russian Empress.

[@lyndamcmullen5506]

❤❤❤

[@soringoldenberg2856]

The Soviet anthem as the opening music?

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Yes, thanks for watching 😊

[@williamcordasco945]

The RF retained the music (which is moving) but the lyrics are totally different, offering a place of honor to God, etc.

[@chrisgeenadriver1631]

She was like the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Keen to keep things as they were rather than moving with the times and as a result the Romanov dynasty fell.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Appreciate you watching, thanks 😊

[@cyrilmarasigan7108]

Well yeah I think her matchmaking Diana and Charles marriage is a disaster

[@michaelflick1177]

The Dowager Empress had absolutely nothing in common with the late Queen Mother.

[@chriselmlinger7454]

Hmm I think Empress Alexandra had more to do with the downfall of the Romanovs than the Dowager Empress (Dagmar/Maria).

[@chrisgeenadriver1631]

@@chriselmlinger7454 of course dependence on Rasputin did not help the situation, but Dagmar definitely told her son to keep things exactly as they were. The Duma was just a plaster to paper over the cracks in Russian politics and it still was a disaster

[@mediocremaiden8883]

Beautiful intro! and beautiful subject I literally let put a "Yay!!History Roadshow Does Dagmar of Denmark/Maria Feoderovna!!" (Absolutely 0 pun intended. I just..like her) I also think Thyra was a bit prettier and also a remarkable candidate for obesity of your subject's. She did the absolute u think able for Royal Ladies and still a great Dynastic Marriage. (Well, the best Dynasty that was left lol.) I also find it fascinating how she and Mary of Teck were en fianced to the Heirs, both died and they married the next Heirs. And genuinely fell in love meaning I don't think Alexander 3rd and Henry V genuinely loved them back i.e. no know mistresses. 🎉 I just can't say enough wonderful things about your films..your work.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you as always, it's very much appreciated 😊

[@mediocremaiden8883]

@HistoryRoadshow I just realized Thyra was not a "candidate of obesity" although really what person isnt a 'Candidate for possible obesity' these winter days. Let's see...A Candidate for Historical..uh...I meant a great candidate for one of your beautiful shows. The absolute 'unthinkable' (I'm guessing you already know but) Spoiler alert: Thura of Denmark had a baby out of wedlock with the Danish Court Doctor before becoming Queen of Hanover. Anyhow that's neither here nor there yes great video. If I edit out Obesity I'll lose the tiny ❤️ you gave me lol. You must have been yes grateful but perplexed nonetheless lol but yes Dagmar and also Mary of Teck are of special curiosity to me anyhow thanks again,Doc 😊

[@cyrilmarasigan7108]

​@@mediocremaiden8883thyra don't become Queen of Hanover although it could be if her father in law just surrendered or did not fight back with the German Empire they might still keep the title until it's abolishment in 1919

[@mediocremaiden8883]

@cyrilmarasigan7108 Maybe it was her niece Thyra...but I could've sworn it was her or at least married I to the Hanoverian Family Edit: I think The Duke and Duchess of Cumberland were the British Titles, they were also the crown Prince and Princess of Hanover but if the Doc @HistoryRoadshow didn't call them that, then they never ascended the Hanoverian throne. Maybe he can clear it up if he has a few extra moments

[@mediocremaiden8883]

I wo Der what Russia would have been like if the first Nicholas had not died, Dagmar's first fiance before she married the next in line Alexander III and what their Offspring would have looked like and been like as Rulers. No Rasputin for one

[@annfisher3316]

Similar marital situation to Mary of Teck... 👑

[@HistoryRoadshow]

It's a different culture altogether, but I get what you're saying. Thanks Ann 😊

[@michaelflick1177]

Alexandra Feodorovna was absolutely nothing at all like Queen Mary. Mary was highly intelligent and perceptive. Alexandra was mentally ill and highly delusional.

[@peterwibergbojsen5407]

She was our Princess. DK. Also she and our familie was murdered. And their belogins were stolen. Perhaps in a state of the State to bring them to its own benifits. That is Demokracy. Our Beloved Dagmar. ❤

[@vernsnith2230]

IfNicholas II had followed the wise advice of his mother many times the history of Russia would have been far different than what took place in1917. Secondly, if Alexander III had only trained his heir to be a Czar, the history of Russia might have been much different as the leadership of Nicholas II was weak and indecisive. Third, his marriage to his wife was a love match, but tragic in almost every other way. Alexandria should have stayed out of politics; and, tried hardier to endear herself to the Russian people. Still, as a family man, Nicholas II was outstanding. The family were faithful and devoted Orthodox Christians. They loved Russia/her people. It is most fitting that their memory is honored and even revered today. The cruel rulers who came after Nicholas II were indeed worthy of the names "bloody and cruel," that put Russia through a horrible Civil War as thousands fled West; and, only today can historians see the beginnings of healing for Russia.

[@michaelflick1177]

Nicholas was far better prepared to be Tsar than his father. It is a myth that Nicholas was not trained.

[@dagmarag-ka16]

@@vernsnith2230 There was a curse in the German family of Alexandra Feodorovna. Many relatives died suddenly and died in various circumstances. The Russian people were right because they believed that the Tsarina had brought the coffin to Russia.

[@laurastuart3814]

Why did Queen Victoria have a poor opinion of Russians?

[@michaelflick1177]

Russia was a bloody autocracy. The Romanovs thought the country was there for them rather than realising they were there to serve the people. Queen Victoria saw the Russian throne as inherently unstable. She was not wrong. Political assassination occurred regularly. Alexander II was a prime example. Countless ministers and officials were murdered during the reign of Nicholas II.

[@williamcordasco945]

That phobia remains today; maybe after the losses in the Crimean War. Generally, the English had and have low opinions of most foreigners. This is not a pit down, as I am somewhat of an Anglophile, but also a Russophile. Peace.

[@lillianmcgrew217]

I didn't understand her story

[@HistoryRoadshow]

What don't you understand Lillian?

[@lillianmcgrew217]

@@HistoryRoadshow well I didn't know much about her but it is interesting to learn.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Well, if you have any questions, either myself or someone will answer them for you, thanks 😊

[@michaelflick1177]

Not much information has been released about Maria Feodorovna. This has been deliberate to shift the emphasis on to Nicholas and Alexandra.

[@rickliebel8240]

Why are you playing the Soviet national anth and not God save the tsar

[@peterwibergbojsen5407]

Sorry ; Dagmar became rescude by England. Although she was stubben to lave what she had given her life to .

[@hyperactivehyperbole]

Holy crap, did I miss the strobe effect warning? Loved the video but, sheesh

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Richardsonprincess00]

Maria was the first non-german to marry the Russian prince.

[@Everydayfunguy]

I'm really bothered by the Soviet Union's national anthem playing in the opening of this video, considering that this video concerns the mother of the murdered Czar, her daughter-in-law, and her grandchildren.

[@glenncheatham1320]

What shame her son and especially daughter in law were so weak.

[@kathyblalock8078]

Feel sorry for him you have got to be kidding me they man is a narcissist now he can't change the hoax that he is portraying women wouldn't film them having a breakdown

[@gustavtracchia1341]

Why the USSR anthem is used as a background music instead of the Russian Imperial " God Save The Zar". The USSR anthem remind me of the criminals. It takes away validity and seriousness to the narrative. Sorry. Big mistake.

[@lekenaackerman9367]

I don't really care for her. I feel like she had a hand in her daughter in law''s unpopularity and her son's execution.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

She was certainly involved! Thank you 😊

[@ruthanneseven]

She was right to have reservations about her daughter-in-law, who showed terrible judgment bringing the con artist Rasputin into the Royal household! His presence had a decisive part to play in the execution of the family. They could have escaped to England and survived, but her past snobbish behavior made that option an impossibilty.

[@cyrilmarasigan7108]

Why would she want her son to be dead? Like I know she might be disappointed that he didn't do a good job but like isn't Dagmar supposed to talk about that with her husband who doesn't train Nicholas when around Europe or even in the UK his cousin was trained before they even become 18 by going to military

[@ruthanneseven]

@cyrilmarasigan7108 Right, Cyril! There's a lot more to that woman, than people know. The hemophilia wasn't mentioned either, but the video can't possibly cover every detail. People who are only a little interested will perhaps be motivated to learn more after watching this video. This was a 'taste', not a full meal!

[@michaelflick1177]

That is absolute nonsense.