The ninth Emperor of Russia from 1796 to 1801 (1754-1801). Paul I of Russia was born on 20 September 1754 in what is now the Russian Federation. Paul I of Russia is remembered as a sovereign, a citizen of the Russian Empire. Positions held included Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and Emperor of all the Russias.
Before and after
- from 20 April 1752 to 6 May 1757Konbaung–Hanthawaddy War
- 25 May 1754Founding of Columbia University
- from 28 May 1754 to 7 October 1763French and Indian War
- 23 August 1754Birth of Louis XVI of France
- 20 September 1754Birth of Paul I of Russia
- 1755Discovery of magnesium
- 12 January 1755Founding of Lomonosov Moscow State University
- 1 November 17551755 Lisbon earthquake
- 2 November 1755Birth of Marie Antoinette
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1 January 1519Origins of Reformed Christianity
- 1605Publication of Don Quixote
- 1652Origins of Quakers
- from 1660 to 1725Rise of Classicism
- from c. 1730s to 1780sRise of Rococo
- 1759Construction of British Museum
The era
This moment belongs to the Early modern world (1500 CE to 1760 CE), voyages, printing and new ideas. You can also browse everything in the 18th century.