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On this day 330 years ago one of the few Kings to have the moniker Great affixed to his reign was born in Russia. This week we look at what made Piotr, Great.

Peter I the Great Tsar of Russia 1672 - 1725


Fourteenth child of Alexei Mikhailovich.

Co-ruler with brother Ivan V when ten.

Created regular army and navy.

Divided the country into today's regions.

Proclaimed Russia an Empire.

Fathered eleven children by two wives.

Executed treacherous eldest son.

Died after catching a chill without naming heir.

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