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Loris-Melikov, Mikhail Tarielovich |
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Loris-Melikov, Mikhail Tarielovich (mēkhəyēl` təryĕl`əvĭch lô`rĭs-mĕ`lyĭkəf), 1826–88, Russian general and statesman, of Armenian descent. He was created count for his services in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78 and in 1880 was made minister of the interior by Alexander II Alexander II, 1818–81, czar of Russia (1855–81), son and successor of Nicholas I . He ascended the throne during the Crimean War (1853–56) and immediately set about negotiating a peace (see Paris, Congress of ). ..... Click the link for more information. . He promoted some liberal reforms, specifically in the educational system, and drafted a program to allow members of the zemstvos to play a minor advisory role in legislation. Alexander II approved this reform on the day he was assassinated (1884), but Alexander III voided the reform and dismissed its author. Loris-Melikov in his youth is portrayed in Leo Tolstoy's Hadjii Murad. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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