nicholas i

noun

1. SaintNicholas the Great, died a.d. 867, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 858–867.
2. 1796–1855, czar of Russia 1825–55.

noun

1. Saint, called the Great. died 867 ad, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (858–867). He championed papal supremacy. Feast day: Nov 13
2. 1796–1855, tsar of Russia (1825–55). He gained notoriety for his autocracy and his emphasis on military discipline and bureaucracy