Sophia Alekseyevna Romanova 1657-1704


Ruled as regent of Russia from 1682 to 1689. She allied herself with a singularly capable courtier and politician, Prince Vasily Golitsyn, to install herself during the minority of her brother Ivan V and half-brother Peter I. She carried out her regency with a firm hand
Artist Henri Benner 1776-1836
Engraver: Alfred Johannot 1800-1837
Size 24 x 17 cm

Price £28.00

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