He reigned until 1725 and carried out a policy of Westernization and expansion, that transformed his country into a major European power.
- Peter the Great
- Augustus II of Poland
- Kemal Ataturk
- Frederich the Great
Answer
The correct answer is A) Peter the Great.
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