Peter the Great

Born

Jun 9, 1672

Peter takes the throne

1682

Peter was just 10 years old when becoming the co-ruler of Russia with his brother Ivan V.

Takes control of the government

1689

After taking the throne in 1682 he waited 7 years until fully taking over the government.

Ivan V of Russia dies.

1696

Now Peter the Great is the supreme ruler of Russia.

Peter the Great visits Europe

Jan 1, 1697

In 1697 Peter made a famous trip to Western Europe in the hopes to win the aid of the Europen monarchs. He travled in a transparent disguise with his large Russian delegation known as the "Grand Embassy".

Great Northern War

1700

War between Russia and the Swedish Empire. Resulting a win for Russia.

St. Petersburg is built

1703

Seeking to open "window on the West".

Peter's son dies

Jun 26, 1718

Distrustful of his own son, Peter undertook an investigation into his fears that his son, Aleksei, was involved with his court opponets. Thinking that his son was a focus for possible sedition while Russia was at war, Peter interrogated his son and condemned his to death.

Peter dies

Feb 8, 1725

Peter the Great died due to gangrene (Lack of blood)