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Also Known As Paul I • Pavel Petrovich
Born October 1, 1754 • St. Petersburg • Russia
Died March 23, 1801 (aged 46) • St. Petersburg • Russia
Title / Office emperor (1796-1801), Russian Empire
House / Dynasty Romanov dynasty
Notable Family Members father Peter III • mother Catherine the Great • son Alexander I • son Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich • son Nicholas I

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