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Peace with Sweden
A peace treaty is signed between Russia and Sweden -
Birth of Alexis
This is the birth of Peter's heir to the throne -
Death of Mother
Peter mother, Tsaritsa Natalia, dies -
Failure of Attack on Azov and Don
Peter the great led an attack on fortresses Azov and Don but failed with heavy losses. This helped lead to his want to westernize Russia -
Ivan V dies.
After the death of Ivan V, Peter becomes the sole czar of Russia. -
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Peter's Visit to the west
Peter had visited the west of Europe for 18 months. This helped promote his want and desire for westernization -
St Petersburg is founded
The future capital of Russia, St Petersburg, is founded to help promote westernization of Russia -
Marriage to Catherine
Peter the Great marries to Catherine -
Peace with Ottoman Empire
Peace was made between the Ottoman Empire and Russia -
Execution of eldest son
Alexis was the heir to the throne but was tortured to death by Peter for conspiring against him. -
Peter's Wife is crowned as Empress
Peter's wife, Catherine, is crowned as the Empress and will take over once Peter dies.
