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Definition of Peter I
1. Noun. Czar of Russia who introduced ideas from western Europe to reform the government; he extended his territories in the Baltic and founded St. Petersburg (1682-1725).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Peter I
Literary usage of Peter I
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Library of the World's Best Literature: Ancient and Modern by Edward Cornelius Towne (1897)
"Sir Peter—I thank you, madam —but don't flatter yourself; for though your ill
conduct may disturb my peace of mind, it shall never break my heart, ..."
2. Representative Plays by American Dramatists by Montrose Jonas Moses (1921)
"Peter, I've come over to have a serious word with you. Been on my mind all night.
[Brings down a chair and sits opposite PETER.] I—er—Frederik . ..."
3. The History of Russia from the Earliest Times to 1877 by Alfred Rambaud (1886)
"Regency of Sophia (1682-1689)—Peter I.—Expeditions against Azof (1695- ...
REGENCY OF SOPHIA (1682-1609) Peter I. ALEXIS MIKHAILOVITCH had by his first wife ..."
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