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Peter the Great


 * Reign:** 1696-1725
 * Country:** Russia
 * Ascension:** Ruled with brother Ivan under patronage of sister Sofia. Sofia overthrown and exiled in 1689. Ivan died 1696, Peter free to rule by himself.
 * Religion:** Russian Orthodox
 * Contributions to Country:** regained access to Baltic Sea and Baltic trade, regained access to European trade
 * Personal Characteristics:** big and strong (6"8"), not afraid of physical labor, experienced officier in army and navy, energetic
 * Most Famous for:** opened Russia to west