Sofia Alekseyevna of Russia

Russian ruler during a regency period

Sofia Alekseyevna of Russia - Russian ruler during a regency period
Born

September 27th, 1657
367 years ago

Died

1704
321 years ago — 47 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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Born in 1657, served as regent for her younger brother, Tsar Peter I, from 1682 to 1689. The regency was marked by political factionalism and power struggles within the Romanov family. Sofia promoted military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and sought to assert her influence in Russian politics. Her reign saw attempts to reform the administration and bolster Russia's standing in regional diplomacy. Following growing tensions and the eventual rising power of Peter I, Sofia was deposed and spent her remaining days under house arrest, dying in 1704.

Served as regent from 1682 to 1689

Promoted military campaigns against the Ottomans

Facilitated reforms in administration

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