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Birth
Peter the Great was born on June 9th, 1672 in Moscow, Russia. -
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Rule of Peter the Great
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Assumed Rule
Peter the Great assumed rule in May 7th, 1682 but shared the throne with his half brother Ivan. -
Completely Assumes Rule Over Russia
Peter's older half brother dies in 1696 allowing Peter to be the sole rule of Russia. -
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War With Sweden
Russia went to war with Sweden between 1700 to 1721 which was later known as the Great Northern War. -
Defeat of Sweden
Peter the Great defeats Sweden in 1709 allowing him access to the Black Sea. -
Treaty of Thorn
The treaty declared the Alliance between Russia and Poland-Lithuania. -
Establishment of St. Petersburg
Peter established a city on the Neva river, St. Petersburg, and moved the capital their which is modern day Moscow. -
Marriage
Peter married Catherine in February 9th, 1712 who he had 11 children with. -
Execution of His Eldest Son
Peter executed his eldest son in 1718, killing off one of his most capable heirs. -
Economic Reform
Russia dominated all forms of industry in raw materials and finish products. Under state direction many factories were built that improved Russia's economy. -
Control of the Church
Peter the Great took over the church and instituted the Holy Synod to direct the church udner his rule. -
Treaty of Nystad
Treaty that ended the Great Northern War. -
Death
Peter the Great died on February 8th, 1725. -
End of Reign
Peter's reign ended on February 8th, 1725.