Catherine Regulates Awards
- When
- September 1725
- Where
- Russia
By September 1725, Catherine I took control of awarding the order to ensure it was granted the highest esteem and not bestowed upon lower ranks.
The order quickly fell behind the Order of Saint Andrew and the Order of Saint Catherine in prestige. The Empress Catherine complained about the situation and by September 1725, she took it upon herself to determine who would receive the award. The Order of Saint Alexander was granted the highest esteem and was not usually bestowed upon people below the rank of Lieutenant-General or an equal political status.
Sources
- Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky Wikipedia, revision of 2025-08-21
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