Nicholas I of Russia
Emperor of Russia (1825–1855)
Married to Alexandra Feodorovna of Prussia · Parent of 1 · 2 recorded parents
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Life story
Biography
Came to power crushing the Decembrist Revolt and governed as an iron-fisted autocrat. His reign became a byword for repression, but also saw Pushkin flourish; he died during the humiliating Crimean War.
Nicholas I of Russia occupies generation 7 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Paul I of Russia and Maria Feodorovna of Württemberg, partner to Alexandra Feodorovna of Prussia, and parent of Alexander II of Russia. The title "Emperor of Russia (1825–1855)" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Romanov, this life forms part of a network spanning 7 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
6 July 1796
Born
The beginning of Nicholas I of Russia's recorded life.
Family
Married Alexandra Feodorovna of Prussia
A partnership that connects two branches of the Romanov family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Alexander II of Russia.
Legacy
Emperor of Russia (1825–1855)
A defining role in the story of the Romanov family.
2 March 1855
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Nicholas I of Russia's parents?
Nicholas I of Russia's parents were father Paul I of Russia and mother Maria Feodorovna of Württemberg.
Who were Nicholas I of Russia's children?
Nicholas I of Russia had 1 child: Alexander II of Russia.
Who did Nicholas I of Russia marry?
Nicholas I of Russia was married to Alexandra Feodorovna of Prussia.
What family tree does Nicholas I of Russia belong to?
Nicholas 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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