Interesting facts about Alexei Mikhailovich Is a good opportunity to learn more about Russian rulers. Each of the kings or emperors differed in their policies and achievements in governing the country. Today we will tell you about the son of Mikhail Fedorovich and his second wife Evdokia.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Alexei Mikhailovich.
- Alexey Mikhailovich Romanov (1629-1676) - the second Russian tsar from the Romanov dynasty, father of Peter I the Great.
- For his calm and complaisant character, the king was nicknamed - the Quietest.
- Alexey Mikhailovich was distinguished by his curiosity. He learned to read very early and by the age of 12 he had already collected a personal library.
- An interesting fact is that Romanov was such a devout person that on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, on all posts, he did not eat anything and did not even drink.
- In 1634 Moscow was engulfed in a large fire, probably caused by smoking. As a result, Alexey Mikhailovich decided to ban smoking, threatening violators with the death penalty.
- It was under Alexei Mikhailovich that the famous Salt Riot took place. The people rebelled against the boyars' speculation, who increased the cost of salt to unprecedented proportions.
- The personal physician of Alexei Romanov was the famous English physician Samuel Collins.
- Alexei Mikhailovich constantly strengthened the autocracy, as a result of which his power became virtually absolute.
- Did you know that from 2 marriages the king had 16 children? It is worth noting that the first wife, Maria Miloslavskaya, bore the tsar 13 sons and daughters.
- None of Alexei Mikhailovich's 10 daughters were married.
- An interesting fact is that the king's favorite hobby was playing chess.
- During the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich, a church reform was carried out, which led to a schism.
- Contemporaries described the ruler as a tall man (183 cm) with a strong build, a stern face and strict manners.
- Alexey Mikhailovich was well versed in some sciences. The Dane Andrei Rode claimed that he had seen with his own eyes a drawing of some kind of artillery piece developed by the sovereign.
- Alexey Mikhailovich Romanov was in power for about 31 years, having ascended the throne at the age of 16.
- Under this tsar, the first regular postal line was organized, connecting Moscow with Riga.
- Few people know the fact that Alexei Mikhailovich was keenly interested in cryptography systems.
- Although Romanov was a very religious person, he was fond of astrology, which is strongly condemned by the Bible.
