Peter I the Great
Tsar and Emperor of Russia (1682–1725)
Married to Eudoxia Lopukhina · Parent of 3 · 2 recorded parents
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Life story
Biography
Transformative ruler who modernised Russia along Western lines, founded St. Petersburg, and proclaimed the Russian Empire in 1721. One of the most influential monarchs in European history.
Peter I the Great occupies generation 9 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Alexis I of Russia and Natalia Naryshkina, partner to Eudoxia Lopukhina and Catherine I of Russia, and parent of Alexei Petrovich, Anna Petrovna, and Elizabeth of Russia. The title "Tsar and Emperor of Russia (1682–1725)" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Romanov, this life forms part of a network spanning 9 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
9 June 1672
Born
The beginning of Peter I the Great's recorded life.
Family
Married Eudoxia Lopukhina
A partnership that connects two branches of the Romanov family.
Next generation
Family line continues
3 children recorded in this branch: Alexei Petrovich, Anna Petrovna, and Elizabeth of Russia.
Legacy
Tsar and Emperor of Russia (1682–1725)
A defining role in the story of the Romanov family.
8 February 1725
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Peter I the Great's parents?
Peter I the Great's parents were father Alexis I of Russia and mother Natalia Naryshkina.
Who were Peter I the Great's children?
Peter I the Great had 3 children: Alexei Petrovich, Anna Petrovna, and Elizabeth of Russia.
Who did Peter I the Great marry?
Peter I the Great was married to Eudoxia Lopukhina and Catherine I of Russia.
What family tree does Peter I the Great belong to?
Peter I the Great appears in the House of Romanov family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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