Alexander I (1777-1825), Tsar of Russia from 1801, in military uniform. Artist: Unknown

Alexander I (1777-1825), Tsar of Russia from 1801, in military uniform. Artist: Unknown

1-152-145 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Alexander I (1777-1825), Tsar of Russia from 1801, in military uniform. Alexander ascended to the throne after the murder of his father, Paul I. He was initially a liberal and a reformer, but as his reign progressed Alexander became increasingly autocratic in both his domestic and foreign policies. The defeat of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 left Alexander one of the most powerful leaders in Europe. After his death in 1825, rumours persisted that he was in fact not dead at all but had fled to Siberia to become a hermit. In 1926 the Soviet authorities opened his tomb in an attempt to solve the mystery, only to find it empty.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Alexander I, Emperor of Russia: Russian: Emperor of Russia

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Artistic Representations Portraits

History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2887x3643
File Size : 30,813kb


Aliases

  1. 000107
  1. 000107
  1. 0390001087
  1. 1-152-145
  1. 1087
  1. 1152145

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