Peter the Great of Russia By BrittanyBlaskovich Jun 9, 1672 Peter the Great was born in Moscow He was his mothers 14th child and so ther was not a big chance of him getting throne. Jan 29, 1676 Peters father dies May 7, 1682 Peter's brother named Feodor who was in throne at the moment had passed away at the age of 20. Jun 25, 1682 Peter and his brother Ivan share the crown Feb 8, 1696 Peter assums sole rule after his brother Ivan dies Jan 1, 1697 Peter embarked on the "Grand Embassy", a long visit to western Europe May 27, 1703 Peter established St. Petersburg Feb 8, 1725 Peter passed away from being very ill and having an infected bladder