Peter the great

Peter the Great of Russia

By Spencer72

  • Birth

    Birth
    Peter the Great is Born

  • Moscow Uprising

    At ten years old, Peter had witnessed the slaughter of many of his family members during an uprising in Russia from the elite guard known as the Streltsy.

  • First Marriage

    First Marriage
    He was part of an arranged marriage from his mother to Eudoxia Lopukhina and produced 3 children. They divorced in 1698.

  • Birth of First Born

    After the marriage of his first wife, Peter has his first child who would be the second oldest living of his children.

  • Brother's Death

    Brother's Death
    Peter's brother Ivan dies and Peter takes complete control over Russia.

  • Second Marriage

    Second Marriage
    Years after his first divorce, Peter married Martha Skavronskaya, and had 11 children with her.

  • Execution of Son

    Execution of Son
    Peter accuses his first born son of high treason, and has him executed secretly.

  • Surgery

    After problems with his urinary tract, Peter undergoes surgery to improve his health

  • Death

    Peter I dies.