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History has borne witness to countless royal squabbles between family members, many of which ended terribly for at least one side. But while quite a few monarchs have silenced family members to retain their power, one tale stands out for its uncharacteristic goriness. This is Alexei Petrovich’s story, and it is unusual because the person responsible for his tragic end was none other than his own father. Let’s delve into the past and discover Alexei Petrovich the person, and what he did to incur his dad’s wrath. 1. He Wasn’t A Happy ChildAlexei was Peter the Great’s first child. He was born in …