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Birth
Peter the Great was born in Mascow, Russia, -
Early Rule
Peter rules with his brother Ivan V -
Complete Rule
Ivan V dies, Peter is officially declared Sovereign of Russia -
Gaining Territory
Peter and his army defeated the Swedish by ordering his troops to invade Sweden during the harsh Russian winter -
Establishing A New Capital
Peter establishes the city of St. Petersburg on the Neva River and moved the capital, recently in Mascow, to St. Petersburg. -
Becoming Emperor
Peter the Great claims Russia to be an Empire, and declares himself Emperor -
Death
Peter the Great dies unexpectedly, without choosing someone to take his place
