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Peter I of Russia
Historical Figures
Peter I of Russia
Peter the Great
The Russian tsar who modernized Russia and expanded its borders through conquest and diplomacy.
Born
1672
Died
1725
Nationality
Russian
Profession
Tsar
Life Journey & Timeline
Explore 10 key moments that shaped Peter I of Russia's extraordinary life and lasting legacy.
1672
1672-06-09
Birth
Born in Moscow, Tsardom of Russia
•Age 0•Moscow, Russia
Peter I was born to Tsar Alexis I and his second wife, Natalya Naryshkina, in the Kremlin, Moscow. His birth marked the beginning of a new era in Russian history.
1682
Career
Becomes co-Tsar with Ivan V
•Age 10•Moscow, Russia
At the age of 10, Peter I was proclaimed co-Tsar alongside his half-brother Ivan V after the death of his father, Tsar Alexis I. The regency was initially held by his sister, Sophia Alekseyevna.
1689
Achievement
Overthrows Sophia's Regency
•Age 17•Moscow, Russia
Peter I, with the support of the Streltsy and the populace, overthrew the regency of his half-sister Sophia Alekseyevna, taking full control of the government and beginning his personal rule.
1695
Career
First Azov Campaign
•Age 23•Azov, Russia
Peter I led the First Azov Campaign against the Ottoman Empire, aiming to secure a warm-water port for Russia. Despite initial setbacks, this campaign marked the beginning of Russia's expansionist policies.
1697
Education
Grand Embassy to Europe
•Age 25•Europe
Peter I embarked on the Grand Embassy, a major diplomatic and educational mission to Western Europe. He traveled incognito, learning about shipbuilding and modern technologies, which influenced his reforms in Russia.
1700
Career
Start of the Great Northern War
•Age 28•Russia and Sweden
Peter I initiated the Great Northern War against Sweden, aiming to gain access to the Baltic Sea. This conflict lasted 21 years and significantly expanded Russian territory and influence.
1703
Milestone
Founding of St. Petersburg
•Age 31•St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter I founded the city of St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland, which became the new capital of Russia. The city was designed to be a 'window to the West' and a symbol of modernization.
1712
Milestone
Moves Capital to St. Petersburg
•Age 40•St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter I officially moved the capital of Russia from Moscow to St. Petersburg, solidifying the city's importance and his vision for a modern, European-oriented Russia.
1721
Achievement
Proclaimed Emperor of Russia
•Age 49•St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter I was proclaimed Emperor of Russia, marking the official transformation of the Tsardom of Russia into the Russian Empire. This title reflected his achievements and the expanded role of Russia on the global stage.
1725
1725-02-08
Death
Dies in St. Petersburg
•Age 52•St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter I died in St. Petersburg after a brief illness. His reign had transformed Russia into a major European power through extensive reforms in administration, the military, and culture.
Major Achievements
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1
Westernization of Russia
2
Great Northern War
3
Founding of St. Petersburg
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