Peter The Great

Peace with Sweden

May 25, 1684

A peace treaty is signed between Russia and Sweden

Birth of Alexis

Jun 25, 1690

This is the birth of Peter's heir to the throne

Death of Mother

Jun 25, 1694

Peter mother, Tsaritsa Natalia, dies

Failure of Attack on Azov and Don

Jun 25, 1695

Peter the great led an attack on fortresses Azov and Don but failed with heavy losses. This helped lead to his want to westernize Russia

Ivan V dies.

Jun 25, 1696

After the death of Ivan V, Peter becomes the sole czar of Russia.

Peter's Visit to the west

Period: Jun 25, 1697 to Jan 25, 1699

Peter had visited the west of Europe for 18 months. This helped promote his want and desire for westernization

St Petersburg is founded

Jun 25, 1707

The future capital of Russia, St Petersburg, is founded to help promote westernization of Russia

Marriage to Catherine

Jun 25, 1712

Peter the Great marries to Catherine

Peace with Ottoman Empire

Jun 25, 1713

Peace was made between the Ottoman Empire and Russia

Execution of eldest son

Jul 7, 1718

Alexis was the heir to the throne but was tortured to death by Peter for conspiring against him.

Peter's Wife is crowned as Empress

Jun 25, 1724

Peter's wife, Catherine, is crowned as the Empress and will take over once Peter dies.