Peter I: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Pyotr Alekseyevich • Pyotr Veliky • Peter the Great
Born	June 9, 1672 • Moscow • Russia
Died	February 8, 1725 (aged 52) • St. Petersburg • Russia
Title / Office	emperor (1721-1725), Russian Empire • tsar (1682-1725), Russia
Founder	St. Petersburg
House / Dynasty	Romanov dynasty
Notable Family Members	spouse Catherine I • spouse Eudoxia • father Alexis • daughter Elizabeth • son Alexis
Role In	Battle of Narva • Battle of Poltava • Second Northern War • Russo-Turkish wars

Alexis did confess to conspiring against Peter. Scholars claim it is likely Alexis was involved in a vague plot against Peter although there is no proof any plans were ever set or enacted.
Peter 1 allowed musical instruments, portraits, and theatrical productions, which were previously prohibited by the Russian Orthodox Church.
As a souvenir from his disguised trip through Europe, Peter brought a stuffed crocodile back to Russia.