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1 day ago · In 1722, Peter issued a Decree on the succession to the throne, in which he abolished the ancient custom of transferring the throne to direct descendants in the male line (as he had no son). The decree was so unusual for Russian society that it was necessary to explain it.
- Catherine I
Catherine I Alekseevna Mikhailova (Russian: Екатери́на I...
- Elizabeth, Empress of Russia
Early life Childhood and teenage years Young Elizabeth in...
- Feodor III of Russia
Feodor or Fyodor III Alekseyevich (Russian: Фёдор III...
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- Willem Mons
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- Russo-Persian War of 1722–1723
The Russo-Persian War of 1722–1723, known in Russian...
- Sophia
Sophia Alekseyevna (Russian: Со́фья Алексе́евна, IPA:...
- Ivan V
Ivan V Alekseyevich (Russian: Иван V Алексеевич; 6 September...
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- Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
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- Catherine I
May 22, 2024 · John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough (born May 26, 1650, Ashe, Devon, England—died June 16, 1722, Windsor, near London) was one of England’s greatest generals, who led British and allied armies to important victories over Louis XIV of France, notably at Blenheim (1704), Ramillies (1706), and Oudenaarde (1708).
2 days ago · General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1st Prince of Mindelheim, 1st Count of Nellenburg, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, KG, PC (26 May 1650 – 16 June 1722 O.S.) was an English soldier and statesman.
May 24, 2024 · George I. In full: George Louis. German: Georg Ludwig. Born: May 28, 1660, Osnabrück, Hanover [Germany] Died: June 11, 1727, Osnabrück (aged 67) Title / Office: king (1714-1727), United Kingdom. House / Dynasty: House of Hanover. Notable Family Members: spouse Sophia Dorothea. father Ernest Augustus. son George II.
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21 hours ago · As a Manchu emperor, the Kangxi Emperor (1661–1722) consolidated control, relished the role of a Confucian ruler, patronised Buddhism (including Tibetan Buddhism), encouraged scholarship, population and economic growth.
2 days ago · Easter Island, Chilean dependency in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the easternmost outpost of the Polynesian island world. It is famous for its giant stone statues. The island stands in isolation 1,200 miles (1,900 km) east of Pitcairn Island and 2,200 miles (3,540 km) west of Chile. Forming a triangle 14 miles (23 km) long by 7 miles (11 km ...
May 17, 2024 · Before The Revolution. Major Battles and Campaigns. Aftermath. Key Personalities. Links. Samuel Adams by John Singleton Copley. September 27 1722 – October 2, 1803. Samuel Adams was one of the Founding Fathers of the American Revolution. He was a leading speaker and coordinator behind American resistance to British economic tyranny.
