Peter the Great
By: Jess Feldman and Nicole Semus
Facts on Peter the Great
- In 1682 Peter took the throne at the age of 10.
- He didn't take control of the government until 1689.
- He spent a lot of time in the German Quarter.
- Peter brought a group of technical experts, teachers, and soldiers from Europe to Russia.
- In 1697, he went to many European cities to learn more about the Western ways