Peter the Great By mkaramurzin Nov 22, 1676 Peter’s father, Tsar Alexis dies, and Peter’s half-brother Feodor becomes Tsar. Nov 22, 1689 Peter marries Evdokia Lopukhina, his first wife. Nov 22, 1693 Peter sees the sea for the first time. His passion for ships and sailing is to last throughout his life. Nov 22, 1697 Peter leads his Great Embassy to western Europe, visiting the Netherlands, Vienna and England. Nov 22, 1703 Peter orders the building of a new city to be named St. Petersburg. Nov 27, 1712 Peter and Catherine have 11 children, though few survive to adulthood Nov 27, 1712 Peter marries his second wife, Catherine in St. Petersburg Nov 27, 1717 Peter visits Europe again, travelling to the Netherlands and Paris Nov 27, 1718 Alexis, Peter’s son, dies in mysterious circumstances after attempting to escape from his father. Nov 27, 1727 Catherine rules after the death of Peter.