What was Nicholas I's title before becoming king?
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Answer
Prince Nicholas I ascended to the throne after the death of his elder brother, Alexander I. Before becoming king, Nicholas held the title of Grand Duke, a rank typically bestowed upon the heir apparent to the Russian throne. As the eldest surviving son of Emperor Paul I, Nicholas was the rightful successor to the imperial crown.
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