Peter the Great (jun 9, 1672 – jan 1, 1725)
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Created another meritocracy. He was considered an enlightened despot. He brought Western ideals to Russia and built the Winter Palace. He brought education to Russia and encouraged his nobles to study in western europe for a few years.
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