Peter the Great

  • Birth of Peter

    Peter was born to Alexis I of Russia and was the 14th out 16 children
  • Death of Father

    Peter's father passed when he was only 4
  • Feodor dies

    Peter's half brother falls ill and dies
  • Peter gains the crown

    Peter and his half brother Ivan get crowned and get more power
  • Peter assumes sole role

    Peter assumes sole role
    Peter gets the sole Tsar rule as Ivan passes away
  • Grand tour of Europe

    Grand tour of Europe
    Peter embarks on his tour of Europe
  • Period: to

    Great Northern War

    War was started by Peter because he wanted Baltic lands
  • St. Petersburg is founded

    St. Petersburg is founded
    Originally a Swedish fortress once captured then turned into a city
  • Peter falls ill

    Peter falls ill later blamed on a blocked urinary track
  • Peter Dies

    Peter Dies
    Peter falls into a coma and passes on this date after ruling for 43 years