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   May 5, 2024 · Catherine the Great, empress of Russia (1762–96) who led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe. With her ministers she reorganized the administration and law of the Russian Empire and extended Russian territory, adding Crimea and much of Poland.

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   2 days ago · Paul I of Russia, also known as Tsar Paul, reigned as Emperor of Russia from 1796 to 1801. He succeeded his mother, Catherine the Great, and immediately began a mission to undo her legacy. Paul had deep animosity towards his mother and her actions as empress.

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   3 days ago · Image via Hulu. The Big Picture. While The Great explores the life of the real Empress, Catherine the Great, it begins with a major difference, as the historical figure met her husband...

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   May 16, 2024 · 3. 5 views 54 minutes ago #history #russia #empire. Dive into the remarkable story of Catherine the Great, one of history's most dynamic rulers, in this detailed documentary. Born a minor...

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   2 days ago · 2. Stanisław Poniatowski – The Polish Prince. One of Catherine‘s earliest significant lovers was Stanisław August Poniatowski, a Polish aristocrat she met in 1755 before becoming empress. Poniatowski was a charming diplomat and an intellectual who shared Catherine‘s interest in Enlightenment philosophy.

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   What role did Catherine the great play in Europe?

   • Oftentimes, Catherine acted as a mediator or middle-man across Europe, standing in as a peacemaker between powers, such as when she mediated the War of the Bavarian Succession between Prussia and Austria.

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   How did Catherine the great influence Russia?

   • This led to a number of peasant rebellions during Catherine's reign, including the large-scale Pugachev's Rebellion. Her reign is considered a golden age of Russia. The Manifesto on Freedom of the Nobility, issued during Peter III's reign and confirmed by Catherine, freed Russian nobles from compulsory military or state service.

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   When was Catherine II crowned?

   • In September 1762, she was crowned with great ceremony in Moscow, the ancient capital of the tsars, and began a reign that was to span 34 years as empress of Russia under the title of Catherine II. Special 30% offer for students! Finish the semester strong with Britannica. Despite Catherine’s personal weaknesses, she was above all a ruler.

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   Who was Catherine Alekseyevna?

   • At age 14 she was chosen to be the wife of Karl Ulrich, duke of Holstein-Gottorp, grandson of Peter the Great and heir to the throne of Russia as the grand duke Peter. In 1744 Catherine arrived in Russia, assumed the title of Grand Duchess Catherine Alekseyevna, and married her young cousin the following year.

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   6 days ago · Catherine II, known as Catherine the Great, reigned as Empress of Russia from 1762 until 1796, making her one of the longest-ruling female leaders in history. Her reign marked the Golden Age of the Russian Empire, transforming it into one of the great powers of Europe.