Sergey Muromtsev facts for kids
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Sergey Muromtsev
Сергей Муромцев |
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Muromtsev before 1906
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| 1st Chairman of the State Duma | |
| In office 27 April 1906 – 8 July 1906 |
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| Monarch | Nicholas II |
| Succeeded by | Fyodor Golovin |
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| Born |
Sergey Andreyevich Muromtsev
5 October 1850 Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Died | 17 October 1910 (aged 60) Moscow, Russian Empire |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Political party | Constitutional Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Mariya Klimentova–Muromtseva |
| Children | Olga |
Sergey Andreyevich Muromtsev was an important Russian lawyer and politician. He was the leader, or chairman, of Russia's first elected parliament. This parliament was called the Imperial Duma, and he led it in 1906.
Sergey was born on October 5, 1850, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He came from a noble family in Tula. He became a professor at Moscow University, where he taught about Roman Law, which are ancient laws from Rome. In 1893, he and his wife, Marya, built a country house in Moscow. It was known as the Muromtsev Dacha.
In the late 1800s, Sergey helped create a political group. This group was called the Constitutional Democratic Party. People often called it the KD or Cadet party. Sergey was the chairman of this party for several years.
Leading the First Duma
In April 1906, Sergey was chosen to represent Moscow in the First Duma. The Duma was like a parliament or a big meeting of elected people. On May 10, he was elected as its chairman. This was a very difficult job. The Duma was sometimes called the "Duma of the Public Anger." This was because many people were upset with the government.
Sergey was praised for how he led the meetings. He always followed the rules strictly. He wanted the Duma to work towards a government with a constitution. He was against autocracy, which is when one person, like a tsar, has all the power.
Despite his hard work, the Duma did not last long. On July 21, 1906, Tsar Nicholas II closed it down. He did this using a special order called a ukase. Sergey wanted the elected Duma to keep working. He suggested they move to Finland to continue. Because he signed this idea, he was put in prison for a few months. This meant he could not be elected to later Dumas.
Later Life and Legacy
Sergey Muromtsev passed away on October 4, 1910. His funeral was held on October 7, 1910. It took place at the New Donskoy Cemetery in Moscow. His funeral became a public event. It was one of the first times people openly showed support for the idea of a constitution. This happened after the Duma had been closed.
Sergey's niece, Vera Muromtseva, was married to Ivan Bunin. Ivan Bunin was a very famous Russian writer.
Images for kids
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Muromtsev before 1906
See also
- List of Russian legal historians
- Russian legal history
