Peter I

Peter I or Peter the Great, 1672–1725, czar of Russia (1682–1725), major figure in the development of imperial Russia.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Early Life
• Sole Ruler
• Personality and Achievements
• Bibliography

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