Czar of Russia, 1801–25. He defeated Napoleon in 1812, establishing himself as the liberator of Europe, but his attempts to institute liberal reforms at home were stymied by resistance on the part of the nobility. DS in Russian, signed “Aleksandr,” one page, 8.25 x 12.5, July 30, 1825. The czar bestows the prestigious Orders of St. Anna and St. Vladimir on the head servant of his sister’s entourage, Duchess Marie Pavlov. Matted and framed with a portrait of Alexander, to an overall size of 20 x 18.5. In fine condition, with several pencil notations and a bisecting horizontal fold. R&R COA.
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