Peter+The+Great

**Peter the Great/Tsar Peter I- Ruled 1689-1725** __Country__- Russia

__Ascension__- was junior tsar under tsar Ivan V until his death in 1696.

__Religion__- Russian Orthodox

__Contributions to Country__- Interest in ship building led to the Russian Navy, gained trade routes around Eurpoe, which strengthened Russia's power... both had a positive effect for Russia

__Personality__- recognized the needs of his country and it's people, trained very well in war.

__Claim to Fame__- led a long struggle for influence over the North, creating Russian Navy