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Tsar Alexis (Father) Dies
Alexis of Moscow, Russia dies of an immediate heart attack. -
Education
Because of the struggle for power between the Miloslavskaya's and the Naryshkina's, Peter grew up in an environment that was less controlled by traditional forces and more open to new ideas. Ca. 1682 -
Feodar III Dies
Since Peter's Brother, Feodar III dies, Peter and his brother Ivan are left to share power and lead together. -
Peter Marries Eudoxia (1st wife)
Arranged by Natalya Naryshkina, Peter marries Eudoxia. It was seen by many as a political act intended to show that 17 year old Peter was a grown man. Peter did not like the marriage and in 1698, he relegated her to a convent. -
The Grand Embassy
Peter went with 250 people to study nautical matters. He was under disguise as Sgt. Pyotr Mikhaylov. Peter familiarized himself with advanced countries of the West. For about four months, Peter studied ship-building, working in the Royal Navy, and he also visited many factory's and schools. He like the modern style the people on the west were living. Peter then wanted to Westernize Russia when he returned. He did just that, it was a struggle, but in the end people adapted. Ca. 1697 -
The Northern War
Peter took an active part in forming the great alliance, made of Russia, Saxony, and Denmark-Norway, the Northern War started. Ca. 1700 -
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg was founded. Built by prisoners from the Great Northern War. Became the capitol of Russia for more than 200 years! -
Peter Marries Catherine I (2nd wife)
Since peter discarded his old wife, he wanted a new one. The person he chooses is Catherine I. They got married and she gave birth to 8 children. -
Peters first kid
Peter had his first kid from Catherine I. His name was Peter. (Pyotr) He didn't make it long before dying of an illness due to being overall unhealthy. He died at the age of 4. -
The New Army
For Russia's artillery, Peter introduced new mortars and guns designed by Russian specialists and some even from Peter himself. For the army it became a must for officers to teach their men how to act in battle. Ca. 1716 -
Pavel Petrovich
Son of Peter the great. Lived for one day. January 13th to January 14th 1717. -
Peter catches a "Chill"
Peter saw some of his soldiers in danger of drowning on a sinking ship. He plunged himself into the water to save their lives and ended up catching a chill from the icy waters. This became serious but Peter continued to work through the winter. Ca. 1724
