Peter the Great Timeline

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  • Peters Father Dies

    Peters Father Dies
    Peters father dies leaving the crown to Peters half brother Feodor III.

  • Peter is Crowned

    Peter is Crowned
    Both, Peter and his half brother Ivan were crowned.

  • Ivan Dies

    Ivan Dies
    Due to serious physical and mental disabilities, Ivan ruled with Peter only by name until his death in February 1696.

  • The Grand Embassy

    The Grand Embassy
    Peter embarks on a journey to tour Europe called the Grand Embassy in hopes of gaining assistance and aid from Western European monarchs. Peters goal was to modernize Russia.

  • The Great Northern War

    The Great Northern War
    After coming to terms with the Ottoman Empire, Peter wanted to start focusing on gaining territory in the Baltic states.

  • St. Petersburg is Founded

    St. Petersburg is Founded
    Searching for a new city, in May 1703, Peter and named St. Petersburg after himself.

  • Peter Falls ill

    Peter Falls ill
    Peter began to suffer from a blocked urinary tract and had a surgery. After surgery, Peter never completely recovered.

  • Feodor Dies

    Feodor Dies
    Peters half brother Feodor dies from illness at the age of 20 leaving Peters other half brother Ivan next in line for the throne, but was ill he was well.