Assassination of Paul I
Strangled in his bed during a Kremlin coups by drunken Russian Officers. Russian officers declare Alexander Emperor
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1801 in Russia
Explore 16 historical events and records for Russia in 1801.
Historical records for Russia in 1801
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March
Death of Paul I
Death of Paul I
April
Battle of Copenhagen
The British victory at Copenhagen helps end the League of Armed Neutrality during the opening weeks of Alexander's reign.
Grand Mastership of the Knights of Malta
Alexander abandons Paul I's controversial Russian claim to the Grand Mastership of the Knights of Malta.
Neutrality
The League of Armed Neutrality collapses as Alexander seeks improved relations with Britain.
September
Coronation
Is crowned Emperor of Russia in Moscow several months after succeeding Paul I.
Other events (month unknown)
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Turkey
Foreign Travel
Reopens Russia's borders to foreign travel after restrictions imposed during Paul I's reign.
Governor
Appointed Governor of Saint Petersburg
Governor
Appointed Governor of Finland
Importation of Books
Allows foreign books to enter Russia again as part of an early relaxation of censorship.
Political Amnesty
Restores many officials punished under Paul I and grants amnesty to political prisoners.
Royal Adviser
Appointed Adviser to Alexander I
Rule of Malta
Alexander abandons Russia's claim to control Malta and moves toward reconciliation with Britain.
Succession
Succeeds his murdered father Paul I as Emperor of Russia.
Unofficial Committee
Creates an informal advisory circle with Stroganov, Kochubey, Novosiltsev and Czartoryski to discuss reform.
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