Peter the Great
1.Born in Moscow, in 1672.
2 Proclaimed as a
Tsar at the age of 10.
3 Liked to play soldiers, organized a toy army, members of which later became his generals.
4 Visited many European countries with Russian delegation called “Grand Embassy”.
5.Founded the Russian Navy
6 Defeated Sweden Army in Northern War
7. Russian Church lost its independence and power under his reign.
8. Reformed education and government in Russia that made it modern and powerful European country
9. Died in 1725, buried in St.Petersburg