Ruler

Peter the Great

Politics

1672–1725

"A ruler that has but an army has one hand, but he who has a navy has both."

George III of the United Kingdom

Politics

1738–1820

"pon pain of the highest displeasure, to assent to no law by which the importation of slaves should be in any respect prohibited or obstructed."

Anne of Great Britain

Politics

1665–1714

"I know my own heart to be entirely English."

Alexander II of Russia

Politics

1818–1881

"The Assassination of Tsar Alexander II" episode of In Our Time"

Nicholas_I_of_Russia

Politics

1796–1855

"I wish to base the whole structure and administration of the state on the full power and vigour of the law."