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Where and when was Peter the Great born?
Peter Alekseyevich Romanov
Peter the Great/Full name
Was Peter the Great European?
Tsar Peter I of Russia (1672–1725), better known as Peter the Great, created the Russian Navy. As a young man, he travelled to Europe in 1697–98 to study new developments in technology, especially shipbuilding.
Was Peter the Great Georgian?
It is considered, even in Russia that Peter the Great was son of Erekle I, another Georgian noble, who lived in Petersburg, added Artchil, smiling. He served as the first General of the Artillery (Feldzeugmeister) of the Russian army, the second highest military rank under Peter the Great.
What did Peter the Great learn in the Netherlands?
There he worked as a ship carpenter, where he learned a lot about shipping and shipyards, but also how to make paper, for example. In the Netherlands, Peter also visited clothing workshops, spinning mills, botanical gardens, hospitals and laboratories.
Why did Peter the Great go to the Netherlands?
Peter wanted to learn more about the Dutch shipbuilding industry, and with this knowledge (and other knowledge acquired during the Grand Embassy) begin a period of modernization and growth in Russia. At this time, the Dutch Republic was one of the most developed countries in the world.
What was Russia like before Peter the Great?
Prior to Peter’s rule, Russia’s administrative system was relatively antiquated compared to that of many Western European nations. The state was divided into uyezds, which mostly consisted of cities and their immediate surrounding areas.
What dynasty was Peter the Great part of?
Peter the Great
| Peter I | |
|---|---|
| Names Peter Alekseyevich Romanov | |
| House | Romanov |
| Father | Alexis of Russia |
| Mother | Natalya Naryshkina |
When did Peter the Great go to the Netherlands?
1697
On August 18th 1697 Peter arrived in the Netherlands. He worked in Zaandam and afterwards moved to Amsterdam.
What did Peter the Great do in Holland?
Peter and his company remained in Amsterdam for 4 months. Mainly practicing the craft of shipbuilding, Peter was also interested in the other skills Amsterdam had to offer. He engulfed himself in the art of gardening and book printing.