Peter the Great
Tall Emperor of Russia
Expanding Russia's Borders- Accomplishments
- After experiencing a humiliating defeat from the Baltic Region (his force was 5 times the size), he remodeled his army after European armies to make it stronger.
- In 1709, his forces defeated the Swedes and he gained territory along the Baltic Sea.
- With his new land, Peter built a new capital city called St. Petersburg.
His Power- Reign
- Peter was 10 years old when he took over the throne.
- He wasn't that educated but he was curious about the world.
- He developed westernization which adapted the western ideas and cultures.
- Later on he took control of the Church and the Nobles.
- He modernized with force and used autocratic methods.
- the Russian alphabet was simplified, he improved waterways and he encouraged exports.
- Peter showed no mercy for the people who resisted the new order in any way.
- He was so powerful, when elite palace guards revolted, he had them tortured and executed.
His Life- Personality
- Peter had married twice and wound up having 11 children, which most of them died which wasn't uncommon.
- Overall he was an effective leader although the high taxes he demanded led to revolts from the townspeople.
- Besides this Peter was 6 1/2 feet tall, which was impressive for this time but he was a big drinker.
- On February 8th, 1725, Peter the Great died without suggesting any heir to rule.
- He is entombed in The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in St. Petersburg.
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Peter the Great as a young child.
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Peter the Great as a Russian czar.
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Peter the Great around the time of his death in 1725.