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Also Known As Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov
Born July 22, 1596
Died July 23, 1645 (aged 49) • Moscow • Russia
Title / Office tsar (1613-1645), Russia
Founder Romanov dynasty
House / Dynasty Romanov dynasty
Notable Family Members father Philaret • son Alexis

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