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Peters Birth
He was born in Moscow, Russia under the name of Pytor Alekseyevich -
Peter and Ivans Ruling
When Peter reached the age of 10, im and Ivan ruled together -
Sole Ruler of Russia
Peter was 24 years old when he became sole ruler of Russia -
Grand Embassy
Peter embarked on the Grand Embassy, a long visit to western Europe -
Westernization
Peter introduced potatoes, which became a staple of the Russian diet, he raised women's status by having them attend social gathering, he also advanced education -
Rebellion of the Streltsy
Peter took a trip back to Russia to conquer a rebellion, but he found out that his army already took care of the situation -
Northern War
Peter the Great wanted to gain territory in the Baltic States, this began the Great Northern War -
St. Petersburg
Peter started to began to build a new city on Swedish lands called St. Petersburg -
Medieval Times
Peter the Great dragged Russia out of the medieval times to such an extent that by his death, Russia was considered a leading eastern European state -
Battle of Lesnaya
The Battle of Lesnaya, was one of the battles that took place at the time of the Great Northern War. It took place on September 28, between a Russian army commanded by Peter the Great -
Swedish Army
In 1709 Peter defeated the Swedish Army -
Peter the Greats Marriage
Peter lived with her wife since 1703, he married her publicaly in 1712 -
Proclaming Russia as an Empire
In 1721 Peter proclaimed Russia as an empire -
Peters Death
Peters cause of death was gangrene
