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Alexander I of Russia — Emperor of Russia, 1777–1825
Emperor of Russia from 1801 to 1825, Napoleon I’s shifting adversary and ally, defeated at Austerlitz and victor of the 1812 campaign. (Editorial synthesis)
Recorded battle commanded: the Battle of Austerlitz (Austro-Russian coalition).
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