Peter the Great of Russia(on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the greatest)
Cultural:8
Peter always put his country first. His people saw him as a deliverer and one who ruled for the common good of the country. He was never a tyrannical leader who ruled with the so called iron fist.
Educational:6
Led many reforms within the military of Russia. Established military academies and naval academies within Russia to fuel his army. The main branch of education, however, was kept to match those of other Western European countries. He wished to gain the type of education that these countries possessed.
Legal:7
Changed many political laws and placed safeguards for balance within the government. Also put laws on the churches of Russia. One such law was that no man could join a convent until he was 50, to make sure that those men would instead join his army.
Political:8
Was very active politically. Made sure that the government was constant, and never changing. Placed safeguards for himself throughout the government structure and kept his military in check.
Militarily:10
Ever since gaining the reigns, Peter wanted to declare war on the Ottoman Empire. He went West to find allies for this war, but all countries were interested in other matters of their own government. He returned, and raised his country of Russia to be entirely anti-Ottoman Empire. Peter was also involved in many coups within Russia, turning up the victor on every one. Peter's big war, however, was the war over the Baltic Sea with the Swedes. He ended up, not winning this, but benefiting from the territory he acquired.
