Paul I of Russia

Paul I of Russia (Russian: Pavel Petrovich, ????? I ????????) (October 1, 1754 - March 23, 1801) was an Emperor (Tsar) of Russia (1796 - 1801).

Rise to Power

Paul became emperor after Catherine suffered a stroke on November 5, 1796, and died in bed without having regained consciousness. Emperor Paul was idealistic and capable of great generosity, but he was also mercurial and capable of vindictiveness. In 1797 he allowed Radishchev to return from Siberian exile and liberated Novikov from the fortress of Shlisselburg. Yet both were kept in their own estates under police supervision. In 1798, Paul was elected as the Grand Master of the Order of St John, to whom he gave shelter following their ejection from Malta by Napoleon. His leadership resulted in the establishment of the Russian tradition of the Knights Hospitaller (Order of St John/Maltese Order) within the Imperial Orders of Russia.

Related Topics:
Stroke - November 5 - 1796 - 1797 - Radishchev - Siberia - Novikov - Shlisselburg - 1798 - Order of St John - Malta - Napoleon - Russian tradition of the Knights Hospitaller

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