# Alexander I - Emperor of all Russia

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/alexander-i
Reign: 1801 - 1825
Born-Died: 1777 - 1825
Dynasty: Holstein-Gottorp-Romanov
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_I_of_Russia

Alexander I led Russia through the Napoleonic Wars, from Austerlitz to the entry into Paris in 1814. Early liberal projects gave way to conservatism and the Holy Alliance.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Paul I](https://history-russia.com/rulers/paul-i)
- Succeeded by: [Nicholas I](https://history-russia.com/rulers/nicholas-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1801 - [Murder of Paul I](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1801-murder-of-paul-i)
- 1802 - [Ministries replace the colleges](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1802-ministries-replace-the-colleges)
- 1803 - [First Russian circumnavigation](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1803-first-russian-circumnavigation)
- 1805 - [Battle of Austerlitz](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1805-battle-of-austerlitz)
- 1807 - [Treaty of Tilsit](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1807-treaty-of-tilsit)
- 1809 - [Annexation of Finland](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1809-annexation-of-finland)
- 1812 - [Napoleon invades Russia](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1812-napoleon-invades-russia)
- 1812 - [Battle of Borodino](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1812-battle-of-borodino)
- 1812 - [Fire of Moscow](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1812-fire-of-moscow)
- 1812 - [Crossing of the Berezina](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1812-crossing-of-the-berezina)
- 1814 - [Russian troops enter Paris](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1814-russian-troops-enter-paris)
- 1815 - [Congress of Vienna and the Holy Alliance](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1815-congress-of-vienna-and-the-holy-alliance)
- 1817 - [Caucasian War begins](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1817-caucasian-war-begins)
- 1820 - [Discovery of Antarctica](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1820-discovery-of-antarctica)
- 1825 - [Decembrist revolt](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1825-decembrist-revolt)