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1721

Russia becomes an empire

After victory in the Great Northern War, Peter proclaimed the Russian Empire and took the title emperor.

Canonical milestoneSaint Petersburg, Russia1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Romanov Dynasty

Position 30

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BritannicaConfidence 95%

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monarchyempirerussia