Pavel I Collection

Peter III and Catherine II of Russia, 1756. Creator: Anna Rosina de Gasc
Peter III and Catherine II of Russia, 1756

Portrait of Paul I, Emperor of Russia, at a young age, c.1765. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Paul I, Emperor of Russia, at a young age, c.1765

Single Combat in Moor-Fields or Magnamimous Paul O challenging All O, January 30, 1801

Paul I, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Paul I, (1933). Portrait of Paul I, Tsar of Russia (1754-1801) when young. He reigned for only five years, and was assassinated by conspirators

Reception of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Russia, 1782, (1925). Creator: Antonio Baratta
Reception of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Russia, 1782, (1925). 18th century scene showing celebrations to honour the visit of the Grand Duke Paul (later Tsar Paul I of Russia)

View of the Michael Palace and the Connetable Square, St Petersburg, c1800. Artist: Fyodor Yakovlevich Alexeev
View of the Michael Palace and the Connetable Square, St Petersburg, c1800. St Michaels Castle is a former imperial palace built for Tsar Paul I in 1797-1801

Interior of the Aviary in the Pavlovsk Palace, mid 19th century. The Pavlovsk Palace was designed in the 1780s by Charles Cameron

The Coronation of the Empress Maria Feodorovna on 5th April 1797, 19th century. Artist: Horace Vernet
The Coronation of the Empress Maria Feodorovna on 5th April 1797, 19th century. Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg (1729-1828) was the second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia

The Grecian Hall, Pavlovsk Palace, St Petersburg, Russia. The Pavlovsk Palace was designed in the 1780s by Charles Cameron

Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, 1820s. Artist: George Dawe
Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, 1820s. Sophie Dorothea of Wurttemberg (1729-1828) was the second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia, who she married in 1776 when he was still heir to the throne

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Pavel I, also known as Paul I of Russia, was a complex and controversial figure in Russian history. As the son of Catherine the Great, he ascended to the throne in 1796 after his mother's death. Despite being well-educated and intelligent, Pavel's reign was marked by erratic behavior and unpopular policies. He implemented strict military reforms that alienated many nobles and officers, leading to numerous conspiracies against him. His obsession with discipline and order extended to his personal life as well; he imposed strict rules on his family members and courtiers. Pavel's foreign policy decisions were equally divisive. He aligned himself with Britain against France during the Napoleonic Wars, which ultimately led to Russia's defeat in the War of the Third Coalition. Despite these shortcomings, Pavel did make some positive contributions during his reign. He abolished capital punishment for deserters from the army and introduced measures to improve conditions for serfs. In 1801, Pavel was assassinated by a group of disgruntled nobles who saw him as a tyrant. His death marked the end of an era in Russian history and paved the way for his more successful son Alexander I to take power.