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  1. Jul 6, 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.

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  2. Dec 1, 2008 · For his life long crusade against poverty and global improvement of poor people in this region, he was awarded India’s highest civilian honour: the Padma Bhushan in 1999. Jacob was the third son of a priest (who was the longest serving priest in the Guinness book of world records).

  3. Oct 16, 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.

    • Peter the Great ascended to power in 1682 at the age of 10. Peter the Great, born Pyotr Alekseyevich, rose to power in 1682 following a period of political instability in Russia.
    • He aimed to modernize Russia, particularly in the military, industry, and education sectors. Throughout his reign, Peter the Great initiated sweeping reforms aimed at modernizing Russia and aligning it with Western European standards.
    • Peter implemented Westernization policies, including the adoption of Western customs and manners. Peter’s Westernization policies extended beyond the military and economy to encompass social and cultural aspects of Russian society.
    • He founded Saint Petersburg in 1703, symbolizing his ambition for Russia’s transformation. One of Peter the Great’s most enduring legacies is the founding of Saint Petersburg in 1703.
  4. Jacob Cherian (14 July 1923 – 4 October 2007), popularly known as Ayya, was an Indian surgeon, educationist and a social worker. He was the founder of Christian Fellowship Community Health Centre Society, a non-governmental organization under which banner he established 24 primary health centres, besides 18 other institutions in the fields of ...

  5. Jun 27, 2024 · Peter the Great’s son Aleksei, born 1690, was given a European education. With no brothers, he was the heir, though Peter sent his mother to a convent. From 1707 Aleksei participated in court events and in the administration of the state.

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  7. Dr. Jacob Cherian. Professor of New Testament and Hermeneutics, SABC. Pastor Jacob has been in the preaching & teaching ministry for about 4 decades. He has been on the faculty of SABC, Bangalore, for 35 years. Has studied under Gordon Fee at Regent College, Vancouver, and has his PhD in the NT from Princeton Theological Seminary, USA.

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