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1838 - Nicholas I, The Czar of Russia

1838 - Nicholas I, The Czar of Russia

The Czar of Russia and Grand Duke of Finland from 1 December 1825 (crowned czar on 3 September 1826), and king of Poland from 1829 (crowned king of Poland on 24 May 1829;  deposed by the Polish Parliament on 25 January, 1831). Nicholas I is yet another “crowned head” who was a guest at Książ Castle.

Author: Horacy Vernet

Title: Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I

Source: http://www.arthermitage.org/Horace-Vernet/Portrait-of-Emperor-Nicholas-I.html