Paul I of Russia

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    About Paul I of Russia

    Paul I was the Emperor of Russia from 1796 until his assassination in 1801. He was the son of Peter III and Catherine the Great, although Catherine hinted that he was fathered by her lover Sergei Saltykov. Paul remained overshadowed by his mother for most of his life.

    Paul I of Russia's Area of Expertise

    Russian history, imperial rule, family dynamics, and political intrigue

    A random fact that I love is...

    I was officially the only son of Peter III and Catherine the Great, but my mother hinted that I was fathered by her lover Sergei Saltykov.