Peter The Great
Daniel Lee
Peter The Great
Personality
- Peter The Great was very hardworking because when he was only 10 years old he immediately sought to learn about Europe to help modernize Russia.
- He was also very cooperative with Parliament and appreciated the truthful comments to their King.
- He was very curious to know about other countries to try and help his own.
- He shows both protective traits yet merciless traits when he tortures the rebels to prove his power.
Accomplishments
- He modernizes Russia based off of western ideas and European cities.
- As a young leader he works hard to improve the Russian Military power.
- He extends Russian borders, creates the largest army, and formed a world class navy.
- He ended the isolation of Russia.
Policies
- He replaced the old robes with new western styled ones.
- Forced the haughty boyars to shave their beard.
- Any land owning noble was forced to serve in civilian and military roles.
Interesting Facts
- He ruled under an idea of absolutism and was an absolute monarch.
- Gained the throne of Russia at 10 Years Old.
- He successfully expanded the power of the military and expanded Russia's borders.