Equestrian statue of czar Nicholas I of Russia (1796-1855) in Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Nicholas I (1796-1855), was the Emperor of Russia from 1825 until 1855, known as one of the most reactionary of the Russian monarchs. On the eve of his death, the Russian Empire reached its historical zenith spanning over 20 million square kilometers. In his capacity as the emperor he was also the King of Poland and the Grand Duke of Finland.

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Size: 5242px × 3493px
Location: Saint Isaac's Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Eastern Europe, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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