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Election by the Zemsky Sobor

When
1613
Where
Russia
Part of
Election of Mikhail Romanov as Tsar

The Zemsky Sobor elected Mikhail Romanov as Tsar in 1613, ending the Time of Troubles.

Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov was elected by the Zemsky Sobor in 1613. This event established him as Tsar of all Russia and marked the start of the Romanov dynasty, succeeding the Rurik house after the period of instability.

Sources

  1. Michael of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-11

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