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Peter I is Born
Peter I was born as Pyotr Alekseyevich on June 9th, 1672. Peter I was born in Moscow, Russia as the son of Tsar Alexis and his second wife, Natalya Naryshkina. His father, Tsar Alexis reign was significant because of his schism in the Russian Orthodox Church. His mother, Natalya Naryshkina was the Tsarista of Russia. This event is significant because Peter I would go on to become Czar of Russia and be recognized his many reforms that impacted Russia greatly. (Massie 140) -
King Philip's War
King Philip's War took place in New England with Metacom Indian forces attacking colonial settlements because of stealing of lands.Considered the costliest war for European Settlements. King Philip’s War was a deadly event that changed the history of the United States by enabling the English to gain control over their colonies and to permanently establishing a new country in the New World. (www.historybits.com) -
Leibniz and Newton Invent Calculus
In the mid 17th century the mathematical study of calculus was invented. Calculus deals with finding and properties of derivatives and integrals of functions. There is a controversy about who invented calculus, Newton or Lebiniz. Newton and Leibniz independently discovered calculus in the mid-17th century. However, each inventor claimed the other stole his work in an altercation until their death. Calculus is used in society to this day to solve complex problems. (www.britannica.com) -
Peter's Father Dies
On January 29th Peter's father had a heart attack leading to his death. Peter came from a line of famous Tsars and his father was one of them. His death led chain of events that would eventually see Peter become Peter I of Russia. For the time being however, the crown passed to his sickly half brother, the new Feodor III. The death of Peter's father was significant because it led to Peter becoming a the greatest of all Russian leaders. (www.historyofrussia.org) -
Habeas Corpus
The common law's ancient writ of Habeas Corpus is one of the most important defenses available against tyranny. It allows a prisoner to argue that their rights to fair treatment in a trial have been brought before a judge. The Habeas Corpus give us the right to challenge the prisoners arrest. It is used today determine if the person's imprisonment is lawful. (Beck 538) -
Feodor III of Russia Dies
In 1676, Feodor III ascended the throne in the place of his father, Tsar Alexis. He was a well liked king who accomplished many governmental situations to improve Russia. Feodor was the half brother of Peter I and he died on May 7th, 1682. He suffered from the rare disease of scurvy due to his poor health. Feodor's death lead to his two brother become the next Czars of Russia. Ivan V and Peter I had joined each other for their combined rule. (www.history.com) -
Ivan V and Peter I Take the Throne Together
On June 25th,1682 Ivan V and Peter I were crowned. Ivan was considered the "senior Tsar", but power was handled by Ivan's older sister, Sophia. Peter did not have much interest in ruling when he was young. He was sent to a camp where he learned military strategies. He became interested in developing a navy for Russia. Their rule was significant because it led to Peter becoming the sole rule of Russia. The lessons Peter learned from their combined reign helped him become a successful ruler. -
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Newton presents the Law of Gravity
In 1666, Issac Newton presented the Law of Gravity. His theory describes the force that tries to pull two objects toward each other. At the time Newton enrolled in Cambridge University the black plague broke out. He was locked in his home and that's where he began studying complex math and physics. Newton's wide range of discoveries, from his theories of perception to his radical work on the laws of motion and gravity, formed the basis for modern physics. (www.britannica.com) -
The Glorious Revolution
In 1688 the Glorious Revolution took place. The Glorious Revolution was a bloodless overthrow of the English King James II and his replacement by William and Mary .The Glorious Revolution is significant in world history because it helped to make England more democratic. When England became more democratic, it ended up helping to cause the idea of democracy to spread.This helped to create the world we now live in where many parts of the world have democracies. (www.Britannica.com) -
Peter I becomes Sole Ruler of Russia
When Ivan died in 1696, Peter was officially declared Sovereign. Peter inherited a nation that was underdeveloped compared to the prosperous European countries. Peter undertook vast reforms in an attempt to reestablish Russia as a great nation. He created a strong navy, reorganized his army according to Western standards, administered greater control over the Orthodox Church, and created territorial divisions of the country. He was given the nickname "Peter the Great", his incredible reforms. -
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Peter I Leads the Grand Embassy
In 1697-1698 Peter I embarked on a Russian Diplomatic mission in Western Europe. His goal's were to learn European customs and industrial techniques. During his travels he disguised himself and went by the pseudonym, Peter Mikhailov. His intentions were to use western Europe as a model for change. Peter saw this opportunity as a way to make Russia a stronger and more united nation. This trip was significant to Peter's life because it showed him new ways to improve his country. (Beck 535) -
War of Spanish Succesion
In 1701, England, Austria, the Dutch Republic, Portugal and several German states joined together against France and Spain. The countries felt threatened by the increase in the Bourbon dynasty's power. The long struggle that followed was the War of Spanish Succession. Charles II of Spain had died heirless. The war was fought to determine who was to sit on the Spanish throne after Charles. The war lead to different forms of states that governed with less dependence on monarchs. (Beck 523) -
The Great Northern War
The Great Northern War was fought between Charles XII and a coalition lead by Peter I. Peter wanted to get revenge on Sweden because the previous leaders, Ivan IV and Alexis had both been defeated by Sweden. By the end of the war, Sweden had lost their authority as the leading power in the Baltic region and was replaced by Russia's authority. Now that Peter helped Russia gain possession of the Baltic Region they are able to start forming their new capital. (www.historylearningsite.co) -
St. Petersburg founded by Peter I
Before St. Petersburg was founded their capital had no warm water port. A capital by the sea would provide easier inland exchanges of people and goods.To gain the desired land for the new capital, Peter fought Sweden to earn a piece of the Baltic Coast. In 1703, he began to build the new city on Swedish land. Peter called the city St. Petersburg, after his patron saint. His founding connected Russia to the rest of the world economically. (www.history.com) -
Peter I defeats King Charles VII at the Battle of Poltava
In Battle of Poltava in 1709, the Swedish army under King Charles XII was defeated by Peter the Great of Russia. The battle began when Charles XII army invaded the city of Poltava. Peter's army defeated the Swedes, killing about a third of their army. The period of Swedish expansion of the Baltic came to an end at the Battle of Poltava in 1709.The Treaty of Nystad gave Russia a large chunk of Swedish territory and a much needed outlet the Baltic, and its access to Europe. (www.biography.com) -
Peter the Great Dies
On February 8th, 1725 Peter the Great died from gangrene, an infection or an insufficient blood flow due to previous illnesses. He was later succeed by his wife, Catherine Peter left a plan for the conquest of Europe and advised his minister that it was in the best interest of the nation for Russia. This was significant because it led to Catherine the Great's reign, the longest female reign. (www.biography.com)
