*Peter I (r. 1682 - 1725), byname "Peter the Great." First tsar to be proclaimed emperor (1721)
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*Peter I (r. 1682 - 1725), byname "Peter the Great." First tsar to be proclaimed emperor (1721). The succession law of 1722 provides that a tsar name his successor.
*Catherine I (r. 1725 - 1727, co reigned from 1724 - 1725)
*Catherine I (r. 1725 - 1727, co reigned from 1724 - 1725)
*Anna of Russia (r. 1730 - 1740)
*Anna of Russia (r. 1730 - 1740)
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*Peter III (r. 1762 - 1762)
*Peter III (r. 1762 - 1762)
*Catherine II (r. 1762 - 1796), wife of Peter III.
*Catherine II (r. 1762 - 1796), wife of Peter III.
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*Paul (r. 1796 - 1801). Issued the "Pauline Law" in 1797. This law provides for succession by primogeniture among "dynasts" recognized by the tsar.
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*Paul (r. 1796 - 1801). Issued the "Pauline Law" in 1797. This law provides for succession by primogeniture among "dynasts" recognized by the imperial government.