Nicholas I
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Saint Nicholas the Great, died a.d. 867, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 858–867.
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1796–1855, czar of Russia 1825–55.
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Saint, called the Great. died 867 ad , Italian ecclesiastic; pope (858–867). He championed papal supremacy. Feast day: Nov 13
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1796–1855, tsar of Russia (1825–55). He gained notoriety for his autocracy and his emphasis on military discipline and bureaucracy
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It's not without irony that the expression should have been coined by Emperor Nicholas I of Russia to describe the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century.
From Reuters • Aug. 10, 2023
He invited Czar Nicholas I of Russia to visit in 1837.
From New York Times • May 14, 2022
“As soon as they ask for Nicholas, I know exactly what it is. No one calls me Nicholas unless they look me up on property tax records.”
From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2021
Either Czar Nicholas I didn’t get the barbs, or was richly amused by them, when he championed the play and ensured its production.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2017
"Well, Nicholas, I must say, I think it would be better; and two candles on the small table, and two on the piano."
From Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. by Lever, Charles James
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