Peter the Great By Amanda Fileccia Jun 9, 1672 Pyotr Alekseye A.K.A. Peter the Great was born in Moscow, Russia Mar 13, 1682 Peter's parenrs died and left the throne to him and his brother Ivan V Mar 15, 1682 Due to being underage Peter's hals sister Sophia took over the throne Mar 13, 1689 Peter and Ivan challeneged Sophia and won. They ruled Russia equally Nov 13, 1689 Ivan V died and Peter became the sole ruler of Russia Mar 13, 1709 Peter defeated Sweedish army and gained partial control of the black sea Mar 13, 1712 Established St. Petersburg on the Black Sea, known as the "window to Europe" Mar 13, 1718 Peter secretly executed his eldest son who was convicted of treason Mar 13, 1721 Russia became an Empire amd Peter became Emperor of all Russia Feb 8, 1725 Peter the Grear died without naming an heir to the throne