Sofia Alekseyevna of Russia
Russian ruler during a regency period
Russian ruler during a regency period
1704
322 years ago — 47 years old
Leaders & Politicians
Russia
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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