Peter the Great By s-sschilling-george Jun 9, 1672 Peter the Great was born Period: Jun 9, 1672 to Feb 8, 1725 Peter the Great Nov 19, 1682 Started to rule with his brother Ivan V Jan 1, 1696 Peter was officially declared Sovereign of all Russia Nov 19, 1697 Peter embarked on the "Great Embassy" (into west Europe) Dec 19, 1709 Defeats the Swedish army Nov 19, 1712 Established the city of St. Petersburg Feb 8, 1725 Peter the Great dies
