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Peter Romonav is born. He was born in moscow russia. He was the fourteenth child of czar alexis by his second wife.
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Peters mother arranged him to marry Yevdokiya Lopukhina. She wanted a political gain to show that he was a grown man and he could rule on his own.
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Organized a Campaign of the fortress of Azov. His attempts ended in failure.
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After ruling jointly with his brother Ivan V for 14 years. Peter was declared sovereign of Russia.
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Peter travels incognito on an 18 month journey to europe. Traveled with a Russian delegation called the Grand Embasy. He sought the aid of European monarchs
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Peter implemented social modernization by having people shave their beards and wear modern style clothes. Women didnt wear veils over their faces. A way he did this is by taxing the longbeards and robes
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He advanced his military weapons and training. He then introduced a standing army in Russia.
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Defeated the Sweds by luring the troops into poltva. He lured them into an unbearable winter in Russia.
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Peter established the city of St. Petersburg. Was a trade route to europe. Peter moved the capital of russia from moscow to St. Petersburg.
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Peter issues a decree for compulsory education. Dictates that all children between 10-15 to learn basic math and geomotry.
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Aleksey plotted to overthrow his father in 1712 but fled russia instead. Tricked to return and condemed to death for high treason. He died in prison before being executed.
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Peter was proclaimed Emporor of all russia. He was to take the title of Emperor of the East.
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Continued with his reformation of education. Created thirty math schools for kids to learn.
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Cause of death was an issue in Peters bladder. Also had gangrene. Saving drowning soilders in freezing water also sped up his death.