Events
Abdication of Nicholas II
End of the reigning monarchy
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- 1917
During the February Revolution, Nicholas II signed an abdication for himself and his son in favour of his brother Michael. The following day, Michael made his acceptance of power conditional on a decision by the Constituent Assembly. He is not usually included among Russian emperors who actually reigned.
- Nicholas II
- 2 (15) March 1917
- Michael's act
- 3 (16) March 1917
- Outcome
- Power passed to the Provisional Government