Peter 1 was by his own will the last king of all Russia and the first ruler of the Russian Empire. The life of this monarch is haunted by one mystery. His character, traditions and skills changed dramatically after the Great Embassy. Moreover, the face, figure, weight and height of Peter 1 also raised many questions.
Childhood of the future king
The first All-Russian emperor was born on the night of May 30 (June 9), 1672. Where exactly he was born is unknown: some indicate the Terem Palace of the Kremlin, others indicate the village of Kolomenskoye. His parents were Alexei Mikhailovich and Natalya Naryshkina (the royal couple). The boy was a direct contender for the throne. When the baby was four years old, his father died. Theodore the Third was declared the monarch, who became the guardian of the prince. His accession to the throne pushed Natalya Naryshkina into the background. She was forced to go to the village of Preobrazhenskoye.
From childhood, Peter was plagued by problems with education. The teachers were simple clerks who understood little in the sciences, while in Europe the nobles were taught by university graduates and the brightest minds of the time. But the boy made up for his lack of knowledge with practical talents.
In the sixth year of the reign of Tsar Fedor the Thirddied. His place could be taken by the weak Ivan, the eldest son of Alexei Mikhailovich from his first wife, or ten-year-old Peter, the son from another wife. The choice was made in favor of the smaller one. So, in 1682, the boy became king.
A few years later, the people were divided: some loved the monarch, others hated it. This was due to his sympathy for Europe. Many argued that the emperor-father was replaced abroad. Numerous changes testified to this, including the discussion of the growth of Peter 1.
External data
From childhood, the king was distinguished by amazing beauty. Everyone around him admired his appearance. The emperor was especially struck by his gigantic growth. In the crowd, his head was ex alted above the others. But, despite his tall stature, Peter was thin and had a small clothing size. Narrow shoulders, short arms and a disproportionately small head set him apart from others. Her hair is dark, cut short and curled at the ends.
The early portraits clearly show a large mole on the nose. Many believe that after a trip to Russia, another Peter 1 returned. Height, weight and even age have changed. The mole has also disappeared.
Trip to Europe
Considering traditions, Ivan's relatives - the Miloslavskys - wished their representative to take the throne. Therefore, in the same 1682, both applicants were named rulers. Little Peter was sent away from the court. In the villages where the boy lived, he was fond of military affairs.
In 1689, at the request of his mother, a guy married an unloved girl. A few months later began to rulealone.
In 1697, the king went on a trip to Europe. The monarch went to other countries incognito. Abroad, he studied the Western art of government, adopted other people's laws and lifestyle.
Upon returning, relatives and friends noticed that the appearance and growth of Peter 1 had changed. The man was called an impostor.
Change Monarch
There were many reasons not to trust the new ruler. His political program has completely changed. Now he is not looking for allies against Turkey, but directs his anger towards the aggression of Charles XII. His spiritual consciousness plummeted. The knowledge of the Russian language is weakening. From now on, he despises his people and ignores their traditions.
No wonder there were rumors throughout the country that the king had been replaced. But if internal changes could indeed be caused by the influence of foreign countries, then external changes did not dare to be explained. There are legends that the king returned as a giant. The growth of Peter 1 in cm, according to some sources, reached 220. Other sources put the ruler under the bar of 2 meters.
Physical and spiritual changes
Found a lot of evidence that the king was an impostor. One of the most important is the physique. Before the Great Embassy, the emperor was of medium height, inclined to be overweight. A man with a height of 204 centimeters arrived from abroad.
Genetically, the king could not grow to such a height. Parents, like grandfathers, did not differ in such parameters. In those days, a man two meters tall was considered a giant. In connection withBy changing the body, the sovereign asked to replace his entire wardrobe. Since then, he has worn exclusively European outfits, neglecting Russian clothes.
Changes can also be traced in portraits depicting Peter the Great in full growth before and after 1698.
It is worth noting that immediately after returning home, the king, without even meeting his wife, sent her to a monastery. Also, according to the chroniclers, it was not a 28-year-old autocrat who returned, but a 40-year-old man. The moral code has fallen astonishingly. The emperor rioted, drank, led a wild life. He did not listen to Russian music, but promoted foreign motives. Moved the capital to St. Petersburg, while Moscow was considered a symbol of the invincibility and unity of the Russian nation.
Real facts
The answer to the question of what is the height of Peter 1 in cm, every man can give. To do this, you need to visit the imperial chambers, look at things and try to lie in his bed.
The heavy character of the sovereign frightened the courtiers. This trait is directly related to his growth. The doors of the estates were made in standard sizes, so in order to enter the room, a giant two meters high had to bend down. Many historians believe that, given the legendary tough temper, the king would not have tolerated such a thing.
Every visitor to the museum, where the things of the monarch are located, saw what Peter 1 wore. Height, foot size can be determined by his clothes.
Separately, small beds can be noted. The king, with his mythical stature, would have to sleep sitting up, andthe man had no such talent.
The Zoological Museum of St. Petersburg will help you find out the truth. There is a stuffed animal of the emperor's favorite horse. Lisette (the king gave her such a name) was of medium build. A person who is over 200 centimeters tall would not fit on it.
Breaking legends
Modern researchers say something completely different about how tall Peter 1 was. There are historians who are still looking for information about the substitution of the king. Hundreds of articles have been written about how and where exactly the replacement took place. But this information is fiction.
Science claims that over the past 200 years, in the process of evolution, man has grown by 10 centimeters. With each century, the average length of life increases, and puberty begins later. In the nineteenth century, the average height was 165-180 centimeters. But three hundred years ago, people with a height of 120-140 cm were considered normal.
Where did the data come from that the height of Peter 1 is 170 cm, and the false one is 2 meters? Researchers believe that centimeters were added because people of the past era were incredibly short compared to their contemporaries. It was on such grounds that the legend of the replacement of the king arose.
