postcard. 323. PETER I (SAID THE GREAT), Tsar of Russia, born in 1672. He resolved to free and civilize Russia, but did so in a despotic and cruel way. Nevertheless he deserved the title of Great for his vast undertakings. He waged war on Turkey, visited the Western antions and even worked as a simple worker in the Saardam shipyards. Defeated by Charles XII, King of Sweden, he nevertheless continued his work of civilization, created an army, a navy, founded the Holy Synod, etc. In 1717, he wanted to marry his daughter, with Louis XV, thus projecting an alliance

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