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Name: Peter I
Type: Ruler
Role: Tsar (1682-1721), Emperor (1721-1725)
Polity: Russian Empire
Peter I, Tsar (1682-1721), Emperor (1721-1725) (Russian Empire) : All Data
Peter I, also known as Peter the Great, was the Tsar of the Russian Empire from 1682 to 1721 and the Emperor from 1721 to 1725. He ruled for a total of 43 years, from 1682 to 1725. During his reign, Peter I led Russia through significant military conflicts, including the Great Northern War (1700-1721) against Sweden, which resulted in Russia gaining access to the Baltic Sea and establishing itself as a major European power. Additionally, Peter I also faced internal revolts, such as the Bulavin Rebellion (1707-1708) and the Astrakhan Rebellion (1709-1711), which he successfully suppressed, consolidating his authority over the Russian Empire.