Episode 3 of 3
Accession of Nicholas I
- When
- 14 December 1825 (Old Style)
- Where
- Russia
Nicholas began his reign on 14 December 1825 (Old Style), a Monday considered unlucky by Russian superstition.
Nicholas I began his reign on 14 December 1825 (old style), which fell on a Monday; Russian superstition held that Mondays were unlucky days. His 29-year reign began with the failed Decembrist revolt.
Sources
- Nicholas I of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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