Had the terms existed, he probably would have wanted to be called Tsar Peter the Totally Bodacious.
Long ago I read a book about Peter's "embassies" to European courts. The orders were simple. Steal anything not nailed down, bring back lots of culture, and any spare Admirals you find lying around. Got to admire that sort of larcenous spirit in a monarch.
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Long ago I read a book about Peter's "embassies" to European courts. The orders were simple. Steal anything not nailed down, bring back lots of culture, and any spare Admirals you find lying around. Got to admire that sort of larcenous spirit in a monarch.