Succession
Succeeds as Tsar of Russia, son of Alexis, reigns jointly with half-brother Ivan
Role range: 1682-1725
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Peter I the Great Biography and Timeline
Follow Peter I the Great through 83 dated historical records for Russia.
Peter I the Great, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1682–1703Years on this page
1682
1689
Marriage
Marries Eudoxia
Role range: 1682-1725
Succession
Succeeds as Tsar of Russia, Assumes control of the Government & sole rule of Russia
Role range: 1682-1725
1696
Rule of Azov
Russia gains Azov
Role range: 1682-1725
1698
Rebellion of Rebels in Strelitzi
Suppresses a rebellion in Strelitzi
Role range: 1682-1725
Rebellion of Rebels in Strelitzi
Suppresses a rebellion in Strelitzi
Role range: 1917-1918
Rebellion of Rebels in Strelitzi
Suppresses a rebellion in Strelitzi
Role range: 1682-1725
Rebellion of Rebels in Strelitzi
Suppresses a rebellion in Strelitzi
Role range: 1682-1725
1699
Reform of Cultural Policy
Traditional clothing is banned, subjects must wear traditional dress
Role range: 1682-1725
Reform of Calendar
Sets about reforming the Russian calendar
Role range: 1682-1725
1700
Treaty of Constantinople
The Treaty of Constantinople confirms Russia's possession of Azov and frees Peter I to turn against Sweden.
Role range: 1695-1700 – 1682-1725
Treaty of Constantinople
Peter I secures peace with the Ottoman Empire and confirmation of Russian possession of Azov.
Role range: 1686-1700 – 1682-1725
Declaration of War
Peter I declares war on Sweden after securing peace with the Ottoman Empire.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Invasion of Ingria
Peter I sends Russian forces into Swedish Ingria at the opening of the Great Northern War.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Logistics
Russian forces struggle to maintain supply lines while besieging Narva.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Siege of Narva
Peter I's army begins the siege of the Swedish fortress of Narva.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Siege of Narva
Peter the Greats army of 40,000 besiege Narva
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Siege of Narva
Peter I & his forces are forced to flee by the Swedish. 13-19 Nov, Charles XII scatters Russian forces blocking the Swedish route to Narva
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Battle of Narva, 1st
Charles XII positioned his 8,000 men (another 2,500 men were garrisoned in the city and would take part in the battle at a later stage) opposite the besieging Russian army of about 34,000 to 40,000 troops.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Battle of Narva, 1st
If Sweden had invaded Russia immediately after Narva, Peter would have been almost powerless to stop them.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Battle of Narva, 1st
The Russian surrender brought to Charles XII's army all of Peter's cannons, muskets and military supplies.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Battle of Narva, 1st
This left Russia's remaining armed forces with essentially no equipment.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Military Defeat
Peter I's army loses artillery, muskets and supplies after the defeat at Narva.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Military Command
Peter I leaves the siege of Narva shortly before the Swedish relief army arrives.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Army Reform
After Narva, Peter I begins urgent efforts to rebuild and reform the Russian army.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Artillery Reform
Peter I orders new artillery production after the loss of guns at Narva.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Strategic Recovery
Peter I refuses to abandon the Baltic war despite the heavy defeat at Narva.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Baltic Policy
Peter I seeks a Baltic outlet and challenges Sweden's control of the eastern Baltic.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Baltic Ambition
Peter I seeks access to the Baltic and challenges Sweden's dominance while Charles XII is still a young monarch.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Coalition
Peter I joins Augustus II and Frederick IV in the anti-Swedish coalition.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Declaration of War
Peter I declares war on Sweden after securing peace with the Ottoman Empire, joining the coalition against Charles XII.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Peter I coordinates with Augustus II of Poland-Saxony and Frederick IV of
Peter I coordinates with Augustus II of Poland-Saxony and Frederick IV of Denmark against Sweden.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
1703
First Issue of Vedomosti
Peter authorises publication of the first issue of the Vedomosti newspaper.
Role range: 1682-1725
Capture of Nyenschantz
Peter's forces capture the Swedish fortress of Nyenschantz.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Neva Naval Victory
Peter participates in the capture of two Swedish vessels at the Neva mouth.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1682-1725
Foundation of Saint Petersburg
Peter founds the Peter and Paul Fortress on Hare Island.
Role range: 1682-1725
Peter and Paul Church
Peter lays the foundation of the first wooden Peter and Paul Church.
Role range: 1682-1725
Fortress Consecration
Peter marks the consecration of the new fortress and raises the naval flag.
Role range: 1682-1725
1st Newspaper
Peter I the Great edits Russias first newspaper
Role range: 1682-1725
Capital
Founds the new capital at Saint Petersburg
Role range: 1682-1725
Records, sources and methodology
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