Peter the Great

By Ariana_Simon

  • Birth

    Peter is born.

  • Peter's Father dies

  • Death

    Death

    Peter's father dies

  • Feodor dies

    Peter is one step closer to becoming king.
  • Feodor dies

    Feodor dies

    Peter comes one step closer to becoming king.

  • Peter and his half brother are crowned kings

  • Peter and his half brother become kings

  • Peter becomes the only king

    Peter becomes the only king

    Ivan was beset by serious physical and mental disabilities and in February 1696 he died

  • Peters visit to western Europe

  • The Great Northern War

    The Great Northern War

    After securing peace with the Ottoman Empire, Peter wanted more territory in the Baltic states. That began the Great Northern War which was to last for twenty-one years.
  • St Petersburg is founded

    St Petersburg is founded

    St Petersburg was founded and named in the ruler’s honor.

  • Peter falls ill

    suffered from problems with a blocked urinary tract.Peter had an emergency operation.
  • Peter dies

    Peter dies

  • Birth

    Peter the Great is born