Peter the Great

Tsar/Emperor of Russia from 1682 to 1725
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Peter the Great
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Peter the Great

Summary

Peter the Great is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on May 30, 1672[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 28, 1725[5]. He worked as a ruler[6], statesperson[7], and carpenter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,571 views/month, #3,069 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peter the Great was born in Moscow[2].
  • Peter the Great passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Peter the Great was born on May 30, 1672[3].
  • Peter the Great was born on June 9, 1672[10].
  • Peter the Great died on January 28, 1725[5].
  • Peter the Great died on February 8, 1725[11].
  • Burial took place at Peter and Paul Cathedral[12].
  • Peter the Great's father was Alexei I of Russia[13].
  • Peter the Great's mother was Natalya Naryshkina[14].
  • Peter the Great was married to Eudoxia Lopukhina[15].
  • Among Peter the Great's spouses was Catherine I of Russia[16].
  • A child of Peter the Great was Alexei Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia[17].
  • A child of Peter the Great was Anna Petrovna of Russia[18].
  • A child of Peter the Great was Elizabeth I of Russia[19].
  • A child of Peter the Great was Natalia Petrovna[20].
  • A child of Peter the Great was Pyotr Petrovich[21].
  • A child of Peter the Great was Natalia Maria Petrovna[22].
  • Peter the Great held citizenship in Tsardom of Russia[23].
  • Peter the Great held citizenship in Russian Empire[24].
  • Russian was Peter the Great's native language[25].
  • Peter the Great's professions included ruler[6].
  • Peter the Great's professions included statesperson[7].
  • Peter the Great worked as a carpenter[8].
  • Peter the Great's field of work was politics of Russia[26].
  • Peter the Great held the position of Tsar of All Russia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter the Great was born in Moscow[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 30, 1672[3] and June 9, 1672[10]. His father was Alexei I of Russia[13]. His mother was Natalya Naryshkina[14]. Russian was his native language[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler[6], statesperson[7], and carpenter[8]. Peter the Great's field of work was politics of Russia[26]. Positions held include Tsar of All Russia[27], a historical position[28], in Tsardom of Russia[29], founded in 1547[30] and Emperor of all the Russias[31], a noble title[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1721[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)[35], Order of St. Andrew[36], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[37], and Order of the White Eagle[38].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eudoxia Lopukhina[15], a nun[39], 1669–1731[40], of Russian Empire[41] and Catherine I of Russia[16], a monarch[42], 1684–1727[43], of Tsardom of Russia[44], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[45]. Children include Alexei Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia[17], a politician[46], 1690–1718[47], of Tsardom of Russia[48], awarded the Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)[49]; Anna Petrovna of Russia[18], an aristocrat[50], 1708–1728[51], of Tsardom of Russia[52], awarded the Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Saint Catherine[53]; Elizabeth I of Russia[19], a monarch[54], 1709–1761[55], of Russian Empire[56], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[57]; Natalia Petrovna[20], 1718–1725[58]; Pyotr Petrovich[21], an aristocrat[59], 1715–1719[60], of Tsardom of Russia[61], awarded the Order of St. Andrew[62]; and Natalia Maria Petrovna[22], 1713–1715[63]. Religious affiliations include Eastern Orthodoxy[64], a Christian denominational family[65] and Russian Orthodox Church[66].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 28, 1725[5] and February 8, 1725[11]. Peter the Great passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. The cause of death was gangrene[67]. He is buried at Peter and Paul Cathedral[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Peter the Great include Pyotr Velikiy[68], a nuclear-powered missile cruiser[69]; Peter I Island[70], an island[71]; Petrozavodsk[72], a big city[73], in Russia[74], founded in 1703[75]; Petergof[76], a city[77], in Russia[78], founded in 1711[79]; Petrine Baroque[80], an architectural style[81]; Kunstkamera[82], a museum[83], in Russia[84], founded in 1714[85], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[86]; Peter the Great Statue[87]; and Petr Veliky[88].

Why It Matters

Peter the Great ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,571 views/month, #3,069 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]

He is credited with the discovery of decimalization[91]. Works attributed to him include The Will of him[92], a historical forgery[93]. Entities named for him include Pyotr Velikiy[68], a nuclear-powered missile cruiser[69]; Peter I Island[70], an island[71]; Petrozavodsk[72], a big city[73], in Russia[74], founded in 1703[75]; Petergof[76], a city[77], in Russia[78], founded in 1711[79]; Petrine Baroque[80], an architectural style[81]; and Kunstkamera[82], a museum[83], in Russia[84], founded in 1714[85], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[86].

FAQs

Where was Peter the Great born?

Peter the Great's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Peter the Great die?

Peter the Great passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Peter the Great's parents?

Peter the Great's father was Alexei I of Russia[13]. Peter the Great's mother was Natalya Naryshkina[14].

Who was Peter the Great married to?

Peter the Great's spouses include Eudoxia Lopukhina[15] and Catherine I of Russia[16].

What did Peter the Great do for work?

Peter the Great worked as ruler[6], statesperson[7], and carpenter[8].

What awards did Peter the Great receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)[35], Order of St. Andrew[36], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[37], and Order of the White Eagle[38].

What did Peter the Great discover?

Peter the Great is credited as discoverer of decimalization[91].

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