Peter the Great of Russia

By aasefogarty

  • Birth

    Peter the Great was born on June 9, 1672

  • Power

    Peter went into power with his half brother, Ivan V.

  • First Marriage

  • Mother's Death

    Peter's mother passed away.

  • Sole Power

    After Ivan V died, Peter became the sole ruler of Russia.

  • Grand Embassy

    Embarked on Grand Embassy.

  • Abolished Office of Patriarchy

    Peter the Great abolished the head of the church.

  • Construction in St. Petersburg

    St. Petersburg started being built.

  • St. Petersburg

    St. Petersburg was established.

  • Swedish Army

    The Russian Army defeated the Swedish Army.

  • Executed Alexis

    Peter the Great had his son, Alexis, executed.

  • Russia is an Empire

    Peter the Great proclaimed Russia as a empire.

  • Treaty of Nystad

    Signed the Treaty of Nystad.

  • Death

    Peter the Great died and his reign officially ended.