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Imperial Decree on Prince Alexei Rebellion Crimes Declared
The Amsterdam Courant reports Peter I Emperor of Russia defending his son Prince Alexei by public declaration. The tsar describes his son’s flight, confessions, and alleged plans to incite rebellion, announcing a forthcoming full manifesto and punishment under church and civil authorities. The note, dated 1715, also mentions peace treaty dispatches and pending ratifications.
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Peter I
Rusia
Persors
Great Council
Princelexei
Alexei
Fiofcon
Corfess
Alexander Kykin
Ivan Azanaydz
Ukewile Fee Tarch
Midronulicans
Senate
Berlin
Mynheer Pleyer
Mecklemberg
Prince Alexeis
Amsterdam Courant
Vienna
Budiany
Adrianople