# Paul I - Emperor of all Russia

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/paul-i
Reign: 1796 - 1801
Born-Died: 1754 - 1801
Dynasty: Holstein-Gottorp-Romanov
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_I_of_Russia

Paul I reversed many of his mother's policies, restored male-line succession and was murdered by officers in 1801.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Catherine II](https://history-russia.com/rulers/catherine-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Alexander I](https://history-russia.com/rulers/alexander-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1796 - [Paul I ascends the throne](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1796-paul-i-ascends-the-throne)
- 1799 - [Suvorov's Italian and Swiss campaigns](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1799-suvorov-s-italian-and-swiss-campaigns)
- 1801 - [Murder of Paul I](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1801-murder-of-paul-i)