Emperor of Russia
The Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia (Russian: Император и Самодержец Всероссийский), also translated as Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias, was the official title of the Russian monarch from 1721 to 1917.
| Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia | |
|---|---|
| Император и Самодержец Всероссийский | |
Imperial | |
Imperial Standard (1858–1917) | |
Last to Reign Nicholas II 1 November 1894 – 15 March 1917 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His/Her Imperial Majesty |
| First monarch | Peter I |
| Last monarch | Nicholas II |
| Formation | 2 November 1721 |
| Abolition | 15 March 1917 |
| Residences | Winter Palace Moscow Kremlin Peterhof Palace Catherine Palace Alexander Palace |
| Appointer | Hereditary |
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The title originated in connection with Russia's victory in the Great Northern War (1700–1721) and appeared as an adaptation of the tsar's title under the accepted system of titling in Europe. The title was transformed from the previous title of tsar and grand prince of all Russia. The old title tsar (or tsaritsa) continued to be popularly used to refer to the emperor (or empress) until the monarchy was abolished in 1917.
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