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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