Nicholas I
Nicholas I (1796-1855) was czar of Russia, born at St. Petersburg, third son of Paul I, ascended the throne in 1825 in succession to Alexander I, his eldest brother. He suppressed with rigour and not a little severity a formidable conspiracy which took form on his accession. He took up arms against Persia and wrested Erivan from its sway, struggled against both the Poles and the Turks till his overbearing policy against the latter provoked a coalition of France, England, and Sardinia to their defence in the Crimean War, which was still going on when he died. In 1848, he aided Austria in the suppression of the Hungarian insurrection.Wisdom & Quotes
- Russia has two generals whom she can trust - Generals Janvier (January) and Fevrier (February).
John Motley Morehead