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Birth
Peter the Great was born on this date in Moscow, Russia to his parents, Father Alexis of Russia and his mother Nataliya Naryshkina. -
Peter Begins his rule over Russia
On May 7th 1682 Peter becomes Co-ruler of Russia with his half brother Ivan V after the passing of Feodor III and a brief uprising of The Streltsy. The Streltsy movement demanded that Ivan V to co-rule with Peter. -
Peter Rules Alone
Peter the Great half brother Ivan V dies and Peter is now able to rule alone with no tension from Tsar Alexis other children/family line -
Visits Europe
In 1697 Peter made his famous trip to westernizing Europe in hopes to win the aid of the European Merchants. -
The Great Northern War
The great Northern War (1700-1721) begins between Russia and Sweden. -
St. Petersburg founded
Peter the Great starts the construction of his new city of St Peters burg. -
Peter's son Aleksei dies
Distrustful of his own son, Peter undertook an investigation into his fears that his son, Aleksei, was involved with his court opponets. -
Peters Rule comes to an end.
On a cold winter day the great Tsar of Russian passes away after a long battle with many health issues. Peter dies, leaving an uncertain succession of his throne.