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Peter the Great of Russia

  • Peters Father dies

    Peters Father dies
  • Peter marries his first wife

    Peter marries his first wife
  • Ivan Dies

    Ivan, Peter's half brother dies, this left Peter the ruler of Russia
  • The "Great Embassy"

    The "Great Embassy"
    Peter sets up a massive trip, visiting all parts of Europe in an attempt to make allies from Western European monarchs.
  • Peter organized a farewell party.

    nvited Johan Huydecoper van Maarsseveen, who had to sit between Lefort and the Tsar and drink.
  • Peter officially founded the first Russian Navy base, Taganrog.

  • Found St. Petersburg

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  • Peter's second marriage

    Peter's second marriage
    Married to Catherine I of Russia
  • Son executed

    He was a traitor, he was convicted of conspiring rebellion. Peter the Great had no preferences, he had to maintain power. So his son got executed.
  • Peter's Death

    Peter's Death