Alexis I of Russia
Tsar of Russia (1645–1676)
Married to Maria Miloslavskaya · Parent of 4 · 2 recorded parents
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Life story
Biography
Known as 'the Quietest Tsar', Alexis oversaw significant territorial expansion and legal reform through the Sobornoye Ulozheniye of 1649. He was father to both Feodor III and Peter the Great.
Alexis I of Russia occupies generation 10 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Michael I of Russia and Eudoxia Streshneva, partner to Maria Miloslavskaya and Natalia Naryshkina, and parent of Feodor III of Russia, Sophia Alekseyevna, Ivan V of Russia, and Peter I the Great. The title "Tsar of Russia (1645–1676)" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Romanov, this life forms part of a network spanning 10 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
29 March 1629
Born
The beginning of Alexis I of Russia's recorded life.
Family
Married Maria Miloslavskaya
A partnership that connects two branches of the Romanov family.
Next generation
Family line continues
4 children recorded in this branch: Feodor III of Russia, Sophia Alekseyevna, Ivan V of Russia, and Peter I the Great.
Legacy
Tsar of Russia (1645–1676)
A defining role in the story of the Romanov family.
8 February 1676
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Alexis I of Russia's parents?
Alexis I of Russia's parents were father Michael I of Russia and mother Eudoxia Streshneva.
Who were Alexis I of Russia's children?
Alexis I of Russia had 4 children: Feodor III of Russia, Sophia Alekseyevna, Ivan V of Russia, and Peter I the Great.
Who did Alexis I of Russia marry?
Alexis I of Russia was married to Maria Miloslavskaya and Natalia Naryshkina.
What family tree does Alexis I of Russia belong to?
Alexis I of Russia appears in the House of Romanov family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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