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Constantine (NIKOLAEVITCH the second son)

NIKOLAEVITCH, the second son of the Emperor Nicholas of Russia, and brother of the Emperor Alexander II., grand-duke and great admiral of Russia; born in St. Petersburg, Sept. 21, 1827. In the war of 1854-1856, he had the defenses of the Baltic intrusted to his care, in conjunction with Addecirdmiral Lütke; but the policy of the emperor hardly allowed the prince any display of courage or ability. He was made Viceroy of Poland in 1862. He died in St. Petersburg, Jan. 24, 1892.