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Peter III Fyodorovich (Russian: Пётр III Фёдорович, romanized: Pyotr III Fyodorovich; 21 February [O.S. 10 February] 1728 – 17 July [O.S. 6 July] 1762) was Emperor of Russia from 5 January 1762 until 9 July of the same year, when he was overthrown by his wife, Catherine II (the Great).
Peter III, emperor of Russia from January 5, 1762 (December 25, 1761, Old Style), to July 9 (June 28, Old Style), 1762. Peter alienated virtually the entire Russian political and religious establishment during his short time as emperor.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Peter III was emperor of Russia for a mere six months in 1762 before he was overthrown by his wife, Catherine the Great, and assassinated in 1762.
Aug 12, 2023 · Learn about the short and tragic reign of Peter III, who was Czar of Russia for six months in 1762 before he was deposed and killed by his wife Catherine the Great. Discover how he became a German-born Russian ruler, a toy soldier obsessive, and a pro-Prussian ally.
Peter III Fyodorovich (Russian: Пётр III Фёдорович, romanized: Pyotr III Fyodorovich; 21 February [O.S. 10 February] 1728 – 17 July [O.S. 6 July] 1762) was Emperor of Russia from 5 January 1762 until 9 July of the same year, when he was removed from power by his wife, Catherine II (the Great).
Biography of Emperor Peter III of Russia. Discover more about the reign of Peter III and other Romanov emperors in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Learn about the six-month reign of Peter III, who switched Russia from an enemy to an ally of Prussia in the Seven Years' War and granted nobles more freedom. Find out how his wife Catherine the Great staged a coup and had him killed in 1762.
