Michael I was Tsar of all Russia from 1613 after being elected by the Zemsky Sobor of 1613 until his death in 1645. He was the first tsar of the House of Romanov, which succeeded the House of Rurik following the Time of Troubles. Born: July 22, 1596 Died: July 23, 1645 In office: March 27, 1613 – January 1, 1645 Wiki link