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He was born in Moscow, Russia under the name of Pytor Alekseyevich
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When Peter reached the age of 10, im and Ivan ruled together
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Peter was 24 years old when he became sole ruler of Russia
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Peter embarked on the Grand Embassy, a long visit to western Europe
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Peter introduced potatoes, which became a staple of the Russian diet, he raised women's status by having them attend social gathering, he also advanced education
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Peter took a trip back to Russia to conquer a rebellion, but he found out that his army already took care of the situation
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Peter the Great wanted to gain territory in the Baltic States, this began the Great Northern War
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Peter started to began to build a new city on Swedish lands called St. Petersburg
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Peter the Great dragged Russia out of the medieval times to such an extent that by his death, Russia was considered a leading eastern European state
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The Battle of Lesnaya, was one of the battles that took place at the time of the Great Northern War. It took place on September 28, between a Russian army commanded by Peter the Great
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In 1709 Peter defeated the Swedish Army
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Peter lived with her wife since 1703, he married her publicaly in 1712
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In 1721 Peter proclaimed Russia as an empire
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Peters cause of death was gangrene
