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Also Known As Nikolay Pavlovich
Born July 6, 1796 • Russia
Died March 2, 1855 (aged 58) • St. Petersburg • Russia
Title / Office emperor (1825-1855), Russia • tsar (1825-1855), Russia
House / Dynasty Romanov dynasty
Notable Family Members spouse Alexandra • father Paul • son Alexander II • brother Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich • brother Alexander I
Role In Crimean War • November Insurrection • Russo-Turkish wars

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