23 March 1801Assassination of Paul IPaul I
Strangled in his bed during a Kremlin coups by drunken Russian Officers. Russian officers declare Alexander Emperor
Historical records for Russia in 1801, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Strangled in his bed during a Kremlin coups by drunken Russian Officers. Russian officers declare Alexander Emperor
Death of Paul I
The British victory at Copenhagen helps end the League of Armed Neutrality during the opening weeks of Alexander's reign.
Alexander abandons Paul I's controversial Russian claim to the Grand Mastership of the Knights of Malta.
The League of Armed Neutrality collapses as Alexander seeks improved relations with Britain.
Is crowned Emperor of Russia in Moscow several months after succeeding Paul I.
Appointed Ambassador of Turkey
Reopens Russia's borders to foreign travel after restrictions imposed during Paul I's reign.
Appointed Governor of Saint Petersburg
Appointed Governor of Finland
Allows foreign books to enter Russia again as part of an early relaxation of censorship.
Restores many officials punished under Paul I and grants amnesty to political prisoners.
Appointed Adviser to Alexander I
Alexander abandons Russia's claim to control Malta and moves toward reconciliation with Britain.
Succeeds his murdered father Paul I as Emperor of Russia.
Creates an informal advisory circle with Stroganov, Kochubey, Novosiltsev and Czartoryski to discuss reform.
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