Events
Proclamation of the Empire
Peter I becomes emperor
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- 1721
After the Great Northern War ended, the Senate and Synod offered Peter the titles Emperor, the Great and Father of the Fatherland. His acceptance of the imperial title marked a new official status for the Russian monarchy.
- Date
- 22 October (2 November) 1721
- State
- Russian Empire