Alexander Kerensky

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Alexander Kerensky

Role / Field:

Russian revolutionary who led the Provisional Government during the tumultuous period of 1917.

Born:

1881-04-22

Died:

1970-06-11

Century / Era:

1881s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Foundations

Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky (4 May [O.S. 22 April] 1881 – 11 June 1970) was a Russian politician, lawyer and revolutionary who led the Russian Provisional Government and the short-lived Russian Republic for three months from late July to early November 1917 (N.S.). After the February Revolution of 1917, he joined the newly formed provisional government, first as Minister of Justice, then as Minister of War, and after July as the government's second Minister-Chairman. He was the leader of the social-democratic Trudovik faction of the Socialist Revolutionary Party.

Key Developments & Impact

Kerensky was also a vice-chairman of the Petrograd Soviet, a position that held a sizable amount of power. Kerensky became the prime minister of the Provisional Government, and his tenure was consumed with World War I. Despite mass opposition to the war, Kerensky chose to continue Russia's participation. His government cracked down on anti-war sentiment and dissent in 1917, which made his administration even more unpopular. Kerensky remained in power until the October Revolution.

Enduring Legacy

This revolution saw the Bolsheviks create a government led by them in a coalition with the Left Socialist-Revolutionaries, to replace Kerensky...

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1881 (1881-04-22): Birth of Alexander Kerensky — Russian revolutionary who led the Provisional Government during the tumultuous period of 1917.
2. 1917: 1917 Milestone — After the February Revolution of 1917, he joined the newly formed provisional government, first as Minister of Justice, then as Minister of War, and after July as the government's second Minister-Chairman.
3. 1970 (1970-06-11): Passing & Historical Legacy — Alexander Kerensky passed away on 1970-06-11, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Alexander Kerensky

True or False: “Did Alexander Kerensky's commitment to Russia's participation in World War I significantly contribute to his government's widespread unpopularity?”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): Yes, despite mass opposition to the war, Kerensky chose to continue Russia's involvement, leading his administration to crack down on anti-war sentiment and dissent in 1917.

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