Paul I

noun

died a.d. 767, pope 757–767.
Russian Pavel Petrovich, 1754–1801, emperor of Russia 1796–1801 (son of Peter III).
1901–64, king of Greece 1947–64.

Paul I

Paul I17541801MRussianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1754–1801, tsar of Russia (1796–1801); son of Catherine II; assassinated
Paul I19011964MGreekPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1901–64, king of the Hellenes (1947–64); son of Constantine I

Paul I. fell by the hands of assassins on the night of the 24th of March 1801.

Paul I. changed the name of the city to Novo-rossiysk, but the original name was restored in 1802.

He had suffered great indignities during the life of his crazy father, Paul I.

Paul I. had experienced, in his own person, all the burden of despotism ere he ascended Russia's despotic throne.

Some time later, after the death of Paul I., he was sent to congratulate Alexander on his accession to the throne.

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