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Also Known As	Nikolay Pavlovich
Born	July 6, 1796 • Russia
Died	March 2, 1855 (aged 58) • St. Petersburg • Russia
Title / Office	tsar (1825-1855), Russia • emperor (1825-1855), Russia
House / Dynasty	Romanov dynasty
Notable Family Members	spouse Alexandra • father Paul • son Alexander II • brother Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich • brother Alexander I
Role In	Crimean War • November Insurrection • Russo-Turkish wars

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