Royalty · Politics · 1672–1725

Peter the Great

Peter I (9 June 1672 – 8 February 1725), known by the epithet the Great, was the tsar of all Russia from 1682 to 1721, and the first emperor of Russia from 1721 until his death in 1725. He reigned jointly with his brother, Ivan V, from 1682 until Ivan's death in 1696.

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Age at death: 52
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Born: May 30, 1672 · Moscow, Russia
Died: January 28, 1725
Nationality: Russian
Known for: Royalty, Politics

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