Peter I of Russia 1698

He was a “hands-on” personality…and his were very heavy hands indeed!
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Пётр Алексе́евич, Peter the Great
Born
1672
Died
1725
Portrait Year
1698
Portrait Age
26

Peter was driven by the urge to modernize Old Russia. He wanted everything new and up to date. His methodology was often brutal and insensitive but many of his goals were achieved and he gave Russia a kick into the modern world. 

Peter the Great required all nobles to live at his palace during the Winter months, bringing them under his influence and binding them to his will.

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Region
Russia