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  1. The Grand Embassy of Peter the Great

    The Grand Embassy was the name given to the long Western European tour that Tsar Peter I of Russia (aka Peter the Great, r. 1682-1725) undertook during 1697-1698. Peter was joined by hundreds of people, including noblemen, his friends, volunteers, interpreters, and cooks. A Member of the Great Embassy. Unknown Artist (Public Domain) Peter ...

  2. Grand Embassy of Peter the Great

    Description. In 1697 and 1698, Peter the Great embarked on his Grand Embassy. The primary goal of the mission was to strengthen and broaden the Holy League, Russia's alliance with a number of European countries against the Ottoman Empire in the Russian struggle for the northern coastline of the Black Sea. The tsar also sought to hire foreign ...

  3. Peter I

    The Grand Embassy (1697-98) of Peter I. Peter I. Peter I, disguised as a carpenter while traveling in western Europe (1697-98). Having already sent some young nobles abroad to study nautical matters, Peter, in 1697, went with the so-called Grand Embassy to western Europe. The embassy comprised about 250 people, with the "grand ambassadors ...

  4. Peter the Great

    Peter I (Russian: Пётр I Алексеевич, romanized: Pyotr I Alekseyevich, IPA: [ˈpʲɵtr ɐlʲɪˈksʲejɪvʲɪtɕ]; 9 June [O.S. 30 May] 1672 - 8 February [O.S. 28 January] 1725), commonly known as Peter the Great, was Tsar of all Russia from 1682, and the first Emperor of all Russia from 1721 until his death in 1725. He reigned jointly with his half-brother Ivan V until 1696.

  5. Out with the Old, In with the New: the Legendary Journey of Peter the Great

    In particular this trip sought to strengthen the Holy League, a union of Christian empires that Pope Innocent XI had formed in 1684. Russia joined in 1686. Peter also sought to use this journey to ...

  6. Peter the Great

    Peter I of Russia (Peter the Great) was the Tsar of Russia from 1682-1721 and Emperor of Russia from 1721-1725. ... Today, it remains the cultural centre of Russia and one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Peter & Catherine. After divorcing Eudoxia in 1698, Peter was free to marry again. He married Marta Skavronskaya (later Catherine I of ...

  7. Peter the Great

    24 x 28 cm, 240 p., 38 € TTC. ISBN 978 2 35906 222 9. Warrior-monarch and inveterate traveller, Peter the Great crisscrossed the world for almost four decades, from the White Sea to the Caspian, from Holland to Moldavia, from England to Persia. His voyages included two long journeys through Western Europe, the first in.

  8. Peter the Great

    Peter the Great fact file. Born on 30 May 1672, Peter was the son of Tsar Alexis I, and the first son from his second marriage. In 1682, ten-year-old Peter became joint tsar with his half-brother Ivan and in 1696 began to rule alone. From childhood, Peter was interested in warfare and practical activities such as carpentry, and sailing and ...

  9. Peter I

    Peter I (born June 9 [May 30, Old Style], 1672, Moscow, Russia—died February 8 [January 28], 1725, St. Petersburg) was the tsar of Russia who reigned jointly with his half-brother Ivan V (1682-96) and alone thereafter (1696-1725) and who in 1721 was proclaimed emperor ( imperator ). He was one of his country's greatest statesmen ...

  10. Grand Embassy of Peter the Great

    Europe. In 1697 and 1698, Peter the Great embarked on his Grand Embassy. The primary goal of the mission was to strengthen and broaden the Holy League, Russia's alliance with a number of European countries against the Ottoman Empire in the Russian struggle for the northern coastline of the Black Sea. The tsar also sought to hire foreign ...

  11. Peter the Great Biography

    Peter the Great (1672-1725) was an influential Russian Tsar who pursued a policy of westernisation and economic development, transforming Russia from a backward agrarian economy to greater openness and western orientation. ... He went on a lengthy tour of western Europe, where he sought to experience life from a western perspective. He took an ...

  12. Tsar Peter the Great of Russia's Visit to England

    During his time in England, Peter was given private tours of English historical and economic sites such as the Royal Society and the Tower of London to view the Royal Mint. ... European country. What did Peter the Great take back to Russia? Peter's time in England came to an end on April 22, 1698. The immediate reaction by the English ...

  13. Visit from Peter the Great, 1717

    Visit from Peter the Great, 1717 24-27 May - 3-12 June 1717. Visit from Peter the Great, 1717. Peter the Great (1672-1725) was heir of the Romanov dynasty and had already been governing Russia for 28 years when he visited France in 1717. A great reformer, in the first few years of his reign he had travelled across Europe looking for ...

  14. In what ways did Peter the Great change Russia

    Portrait of Peter the Great. Peter the Great is one of the most important figures in Russian History. He was a larger-than-life figure, and he became a legend in his own lifetime. More than any other person, this Tsar changed the direction of Russian history, and many believe that he transformed the country and opened it up to the west.

  15. Peter The Great: The Tsar Who Made a 'Window to Europe'

    Peter took the opportunity to see Europe for himself as a young tsar on his so-called Great Embassy tour of 1697. Peter's prior victory over the Ottoman Empire in 1696, through which he gained the Black Sea and the fortress of Azov, provided the premise for this journey. Peter was now prepared to offer Europe the committed engagement of Russia ...

  16. Peter the Great: Facts & Accomplishments

    1672 CE: Peter the Great is born in Moscow, Russia, the 14th child of his father Tsar Alexis (Alexey). 1696 CE: Ivan V dies, and Peter becomes the sole ruler of Russia. 1697 CE: Peter embarks on his Grand Embassy tour of Europe. 1721 CE: Peter declares Russia an empire, with himself as emperor.

  17. Why Peter the Great Established a Beard Tax

    September 5, 2017. Peter the Great didn't wear a beard, but he did sport a groovy 'stache. Wikimedia Commons. Around this day in 1698, Tsar Peter I—known as Peter the Great—established a beard ...

  18. Peter the Great Tours Western Europe.

    During this time Peter taught himself tactics, sailing, and mathematics, and foreign friends introduced him to Western ideas. In 1689, Peter confined Sophia in a convent and asserted his personal rule. Ivan V's death in 1696 gave him undisputed sovereignty, and he decided to experience Western Europe himself.

  19. Moscow Kremlin Museums:

    Journeys to Europe". Peter the Great's personal knowledge of Western Europe became a significant factor in the development of Russia, which comprehensively borrowed the advanced experience of European countries in science and technology, art and education, manufacturing, military affairs, and shipbuilding. ... Guided tours office +7 495 695-41 ...

  20. 11 Fascinating Facts About Peter The Great

    Peter the Great embarked on a grand tour of Europe. Curiosity and a thirst for knowledge drove Peter the Great to undertake a transformative journey across Europe. During his travels, he visited various countries, including the Netherlands, England, and Austria, where he sought to gain insights into different cultures, customs, and ...

  21. Peter the Great goes to Deptford. 'There is a house full of people and

    Peter took with him a large group of friends and, along with the more scholarly aims of the mission, a great deal of drinking and debauchery was achieved. Earlier in his tour, Peter had visited North Germany, where he was greeted and dined by members of the European aristocracy, most notably the very beautiful and glamorous Sophia Charlotte ...

  22. Peter the Great Flashcards

    3.5 (13 reviews) Modernizing Russia. Click the card to flip 👆. 1. Peter the Great recognized that Russia had fallen behind western Europe. Determined to learn from his rivals, Peter visited Holland and England, where he toured shipyards, examined new military equipment, and observed western customs. 2.