Alexander iii
died 1181, italian ecclesiastic: pope 1159–81.
(aleksandr aleksandrovich) 1845–94, czar of russia 1881–94.
historical examples
alexander iii was of powerful build and possessed unusual strength.
the story of russia r. van bergen, m.a.
noun
1241–86, king of scotland (1249–86), son of alexander ii
original name orlando bandinelli. died 1181, pope (1159–81), who excommunicated barbarossa
1845–94, tsar of russia (1881–94), son of alexander ii
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