Every Romanov tsar and emperor (1613–1917)
The top 3 according to 12 votes from people: Anna · Alexis · Catherine I. (Updated Jan 19, 2025.)
From Michael I, elected tsar in 1613 after the Time of Troubles, to Nicholas II, who abdicated in 1917: all 18 Romanov rulers of Russia in order, with their years on the throne. From 1721, when Peter I took the imperial title, they were Emperors of All Russia.
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Top 18
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Anna
Reigned 1730–1740.
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Alexis
Reigned 1645–1676. Known as "the Quietest"; the 1649 law code (Sobornoye Ulozheniye) was adopted under him.
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Catherine I
Reigned 1725–1727. The first woman on the Russian throne, Peter I's widow.
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Ivan VI
Reigned 1740–1741. Deposed as a baby and spent his life in prison.
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Peter III
Reigned 1761–1762.
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Catherine the Great
Reigned 1762–1796. The longest-reigning empress; annexed Crimea.
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7
Paul I
Reigned 1796–1801. Killed in a palace coup.
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Feodor III
Reigned 1676–1682.
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Michael I
Reigned 1613–1645. The first Romanov tsar, elected by the Zemsky Sobor after the Time of Troubles.
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Ivan V
Reigned 1682–1696. Co-ruler with his younger half-brother Peter.
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Peter the Great
Reigned 1682–1725. Founded Saint Petersburg and in 1721 became the first Emperor of All Russia.
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Elizabeth
Reigned 1741–1761. Daughter of Peter I; Moscow University was founded under her.
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13
Alexander I
Reigned 1801–1825. Defeated Napoleon in 1812.
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Nicholas I
Reigned 1825–1855.
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15
Alexander III
Reigned 1881–1894.
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Nicholas II
Reigned 1894–1917. The last emperor; abdicated in 1917 and was shot with his family in 1918.
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Peter II
Reigned 1727–1730. Died of smallpox aged 14.
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Alexander II
Reigned 1855–1881. Abolished serfdom in 1861; assassinated by Narodnaya Volya.
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