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Birth
He was born in Moscow, Russia on June 9th, 1672. -
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Ruled with Brother
He ruled Russia jointly with his brother, Ivan V. However, Ivan V died in 1696, leaving him the sole ruler of Russia. -
Married Eudoxia Lopukhina
This is when he married his first wife, Eudoxia Lopukhina. -
Divorced Eudoxia Lopukhina
This is when he divorced his first wife. -
Married Catherine I
This is when he married his second wife, Catherine I of Russia. -
Moved Capital
He created St. Petersburg and declared it the capital. -
Executed Alexis
He quietly executed his son who had been convicted of high treason. -
Death
He died from gangrene of February 8th, 1725.