Peter the Great (jun 9, 1672 – feb 8, 1725)
Description:
Romanov ruler of Russia from 1682-1725. He brought Western European ideas to Russia, improved the Russian army, achieved control of the Orthodox Church, dominated the nobility, and transformed Russia into a major world power.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 9, 1672
feb 8, 1725
~ 52 years