06/07/2018 · But even those royals might have been aghast at the actions of Russian czar Peter the Great, who in 1718 had his eldest son tortured to death for allegedly conspiring against him.

16/10/2021 · One of the most well known incidents involving royals slaying family members is that of Russia's Peter the Great and his son. Peter I, aka Peter the Great (above), ruled Russia for decades, and is often recognized as the czar who brought the country into the modern era, according to History. His progressive reforms led to improvements across all aspects of …

05/02/2021 · Why Peter the Great killed his Son. Peter the Great killed his son. Why he did this is not well understood by westerners. He is thought to be cold blooded or even insane. This was true of Ivan the Terrible who also killed a beloved son Ivan. He had a fit of anger and struck him with his iron cane plunging Russia into the Time of Troubles.

But even those royals might have been aghast at the actions of Russian czar Peter the Great, who in 1718 had his eldest son tortured to death for allegedly conspiring against him. Peter I, better known as Peter the Great, is generally credited with bringing Russia into the modern age.