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Peter was born In Moscow, Russia
Alexis of Russia and Natalia Naryshkina gave birth to Peter on June 9, 1672. -
Peter the Great's First Love
Peter the Great gets married to his first wife, Evdokia Iloupkhina, on February 8, 1682. -
Peter's Inauguration Begins
Peter becomes the czar of Russia along with his very ill half-brother, Ivan. He was only ten years old. -
Peter's Royal Family Weakens
A rebellion of government officials killed some of his close relatives such as his grandfather and some of his aunts. -
Peter's Plan
On this day, Peter the Great begins to plan his westernization of Russia hoping to conquer important areas and enemies. -
Peter Starts His Conquests
After many years of planning, Peter finally sends his gigantic army West hoping to gain wealth and fame. -
Peter's Unusual Tax
Peter begins his unusual tax of taxing people with beards. This being an unusual tax, there were many men with beards so there was a lot of money made. -
Peter's Major Changes
Peter makes a law that states that each new year begins on January 1, instead of September 1. -
The Great Northern War
Peter's army begins war Sweden. One of many wars involved in this conquest. This became known as the Great Northern War. -
St. Petersburg
While he was involved in a war to the West, Peter also decided to go a little East where he found St.Petersburg. -
The First Budget
Peter was the first to set up a Russian state budget because the military was running out of money. Many people disagreed with this. -
More Wars!
Turkey disgusted with the Russians way of living and their Western Exploration declare war on Russia. -
The New Capital
Peter The Great declares St.Petersburg to be the new capital in Russia. -
Treaty of Belgrade
The war between Turkey and Russia ends with the Treaty of Belgrade after many years of fighting.The result of this war was that Azov be returned to Turkey. -
It's Official!
Peter officialy makes Russia an empire and becomes emperor and has complete control over Russia. -
The Civil System
Peter the Great createdand established a civil system in 1722. The system Russia uses now was based off of Peter's. -
Peter The Great Dies
Peter dies in his home back in St.Petersburg, Russia on February 8, 1725.
