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Peter I, tsar of Russia who reigned jointly with his half-brother Ivan V (1682–96) and alone thereafter (1696–1725) and who in 1721 was proclaimed emperor. He was one of Russia’s greatest statesmen, organizers, and reformers and made his country a world power. Learn more about Peter’s life and reign.
Peter the Great is generally regarded as the primary force in leading Russia out of medieval into modern times. Ruling as tsar from 1682 to 1725 — officially as Peter I, but commonly known by his self-awarded title of Peter the Great — he is credited with centralizing the government, modernizing the army, and creating a navy. His aggressive ...
Apr 21, 2022 · Peter the Great become sole tsar of Russia in 1696 following the death of his half-brother Ivan V. Peter’s father, Tsar Alexis, passed away on February 8, 1676. Peter was just 4 years old at the time of his father’s death. His older half-brother Fyodor was crowned Fyodor III, tsar of Russia.
The long reign of Catherine II (the Great) was a turning point in Russian history. She received the fruit of half a century’s evolution since Peter the Great’s reforms. A prolific writer herself, Catherine corresponded regularly with the foremost men of her age, including Voltaire, Diderot, Jean Le Rond d’Alembert, Baron Friedrich ...
The Grand Embassy (1697–98) of Peter I. Peter I, disguised as a carpenter while traveling in western Europe (1697–98). Having already sent some young nobles abroad to study nautical matters, Peter, in 1697, went with the so-called Grand Embassy to western Europe. The embassy comprised about 250 people, with the “grand ambassadors” Franz ...
Jul 6, 2018 · Peter the Great. (Credit: Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images) Prior to his escape, a confidant purportedly warned Alexei: “Remember, if your father sends somebody to persuade you to ...
Peter the Great fact file. Born on 30 May 1672, Peter was the son of Tsar Alexis I, and the first son from his second marriage. In 1682, ten-year-old Peter became joint tsar with his half-brother Ivan and in 1696 began to rule alone. From childhood, Peter was interested in warfare and practical activities such as carpentry, and sailing and ...
