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Peter the Great

By mkaramurzin

  • Peter’s father, Tsar Alexis dies, and Peter’s half-brother Feodor becomes Tsar.

    Peter’s father, Tsar Alexis dies, and Peter’s half-brother Feodor becomes Tsar.

  • Peter marries Evdokia Lopukhina, his first wife.

  • Peter sees the sea for the first time. His passion for ships and sailing is to last throughout his life.

  • Peter leads his Great Embassy to western Europe, visiting the Netherlands, Vienna and England.

  • Peter orders the building of a new city to be named St. Petersburg.

    Peter orders the building of a new city to be named St. Petersburg.

  • Peter and Catherine have 11 children, though few survive to adulthood

    Peter and Catherine have 11 children, though few survive to adulthood

  • Peter marries his second wife, Catherine in St. Petersburg

    Peter marries his second wife, Catherine in St. Petersburg

  • Peter visits Europe again, travelling to the Netherlands and Paris

    Peter visits Europe again, travelling to the Netherlands and Paris

  • Alexis, Peter’s son, dies in mysterious circumstances after attempting to escape from his father.

  • Catherine rules after the death of Peter.