Who was the Russian Emperor during Barclay's service?
Alexander I
Nicholas I
Peter the Great
Catherine the Great
Answer
Alexander I was the Russian Emperor during Barclay's service. He ruled from 1801 to 1825, a period marked by significant reforms and military campaigns. Barclay served as Minister of War under Alexander I and played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars, particularly during the invasion of Russia in 1812.
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