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Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (29 November 1690, in Dornburg – 16 March 1747, in Zerbst) was a German prince of the House of Ascania, and the father of Catherine the Great of Russia. He was a ruler of the Principality of Anhalt-Dornburg .
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Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (29 November 1690, in Dornburg – 16 March 1747, in Zerbst) was a German prince of the House of Ascania, and the father of Catherine the Great of Russia.
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Aug 22, 2023 · Catherine II of Russia (Catherine the Great) was empress regent of Russia from 1762-1796. She was born in Prussia to Prince Christian August of Anhalt-Zerbst (1690-1747) and Princess Johanna Elisabeth...
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- How old was Catherine the Great when she overthrew her husband?Catherine the Great was 33 years old when she overthrew Peter and became empress regent of Russia.
March 1747. Prince Christian August von Anhalt-Zerbst had the rank of field marshal in the army of famous King Frederick II the Great (known for his rivalry with Austrian empress Maria Theresa). He was also a knight of the Order of the Black Eagle, the highest knightly order of the Prussian kings.
Nov 29, 2021 · Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (November 29, 1690 – March 16, 1747) was a German Prince of the House of Ascania, and the father of Empress Catherine II the Great of Russia. He was a ruler of the Principality of Anhalt-Dornburg. From 1742, he was a ruler of the entire Principality of Anhalt-Zerbst.
