Peter the Great By tycieengberg Jun 9, 1672 Born Jan 29, 1679 Peter's father dies Jul 15, 1680 Peter revuited men from lower-ranking families. In the 1680's Peter revuited men from lower-ranking families. He promoted them to positions of authority and rewarded them with grants of land Jun 25, 1682 Peter and Ivan were crowned Jul 15, 1696 Peter became sole czar of Russia Jan 1, 1697 Peter embarks on his grand tour of Europe Jul 15, 1697 Peter embarked on the "Grand Embssy" a long visit to Western Europe Feb 1, 1700 The Great Northnern Way May 10, 1703 St. Petersburg is founded