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The Birth of Peter
Peter Romonav is born. He was born in moscow russia. He was the fourteenth child of czar alexis by his second wife. -
Arranged marriage
Peters mother arranged him to marry Yevdokiya Lopukhina. She wanted a political gain to show that he was a grown man and he could rule on his own. -
Organized Azov Campaigns
Organized a Campaign of the fortress of Azov. His attempts ended in failure. -
Peter is declared soveregin of Russia
After ruling jointly with his brother Ivan V for 14 years. Peter was declared sovereign of Russia. -
Travels Incognito
Peter travels incognito on an 18 month journey to europe. Traveled with a Russian delegation called the Grand Embasy. He sought the aid of European monarchs -
Social Modernization
Peter implemented social modernization by having people shave their beards and wear modern style clothes. Women didnt wear veils over their faces. A way he did this is by taxing the longbeards and robes -
A standing army
He advanced his military weapons and training. He then introduced a standing army in Russia. -
Defeat of the Swedish
Defeated the Sweds by luring the troops into poltva. He lured them into an unbearable winter in Russia. -
St. Petersburg
Peter established the city of St. Petersburg. Was a trade route to europe. Peter moved the capital of russia from moscow to St. Petersburg. -
Education implemented
Peter issues a decree for compulsory education. Dictates that all children between 10-15 to learn basic math and geomotry. -
Son betrays
Aleksey plotted to overthrow his father in 1712 but fled russia instead. Tricked to return and condemed to death for high treason. He died in prison before being executed. -
Proclomation
Peter was proclaimed Emporor of all russia. He was to take the title of Emperor of the East. -
Schools created
Continued with his reformation of education. Created thirty math schools for kids to learn. -
Death
Cause of death was an issue in Peters bladder. Also had gangrene. Saving drowning soilders in freezing water also sped up his death.