- Prominent Russians: Peter I the Great. ... But unlike his half-brothers, the offspring of his father’s first marriage, Peter was a healthy, inquisitive and energetic child.
- #3 he implemented sweeping reforms in education. Peter I was the first Tsar of Russia to sponsor education on secular lines.
- Peter I of Russia (Peter the Great) was the Tsar of Russia from 1682-1721 and Emperor of Russia from 1721-1725.
- Peter I, the Great. Portrait of Peter I, the Great painted by Delaroche. Born: Moscow - 30 May (9 June) 1672 Died: St. Petersburg - 28 January (8 February) 1725.
- Image: Peter I, by Dutch painter Carel de Moor, 1717. Peter I of Russia accuses his son tsesarevich Alexis of treason and plotting to overthrow him.
- Peter I, for his merits to Russia received a nickname Peter the Great, - the figure for Russian history is not just a sign, but a key.
- As ruler, Peter expanded his territories greatly and implemented several radical reforms in order to make Russia a great country and a major power in Europe.
- Portrait of Peter I. Portrait of Emperor Peter I (the Great) by Petrov-Maslakov. Born: May 30 (June 9), 1672, Moscow.
- Culture in Russia under Peter I. Etiquette in the time of Peter. ... Peter I: important years. The beginning of the reign of Peter 1. Tsar Peter 1. The era of Peter 1.
- Peter the Great, proclaimed emperor in 1721, was an enlightened despot. See also Forms of Governments. Peter the Great, 1672 - 1725 Peter I the Great.