Peter I (jan 1, 1682 – jun 1, 1725)
Description:
Peter the Great desired to transform Russia into a great military power on the model of Western European Lands. He reformed the army, began the construction of a new navy, overhauled the government bureacracy to facilitate tax collection, and commanded aristocrats to wear Western European fashion while also building St.Petersburg to serve as a seaport and capital.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1682
jun 1, 1725
~ 43 years