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Peter's Arranged Marriage
Peter's mother arranged his marriage with Eudoxia Lopukhina, who was the daughter of a minor noble. Together, they produced 3 children. -
Peter's Divorce
Peter's marriage was unhappy from the beginning, and following the divorce Peter forced his ex-wife to join an convent. -
Peter's Ex-Wife Joins a Convent
Following their divorce, Peter forces his ex-wife, Eudoxia, into a convent -
Peter Marries Martha (Catherine) Skavronskaya
Peter converted Martha to the Russian Orthodox Church and gave her the name of Catherine; they shared 11 children together. -
Peter's Son is Secretly Executed
His eldest son, Alexis, was convicted of high treason by his father and was executed soon after.