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Karakozov

Would-be assassin of Tsar Alexander II.

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Also known as Karakozov

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Attempted to assassinate Alexander II in 1866; was tortured and hanged.
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Karakozov first appears in 0033 i.

In V: Attempted to assassinate Alexander II in 1866; was tortured and hanged.

Later, in XII: Mentioned in the context of the indictment against him and his friends, who lived frugally and gave fortunes to cooperative associations.

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PKPeter KropotkinAIAlexander IIKAKatkovGDGrand Duke Con…MMMikhail MuravyovKAKarakozov

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  • Diverse Influences and Acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Imperial Court and Reformers
  • Revolutionary Thinkers and Writers

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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