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May 12, 2020 · Catherine the Great was the longest-serving female ruler in Russian history. But before this Prussian-born princess could reign, she had to overcome a loveless marriage to an unstable heir that...
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).
- 5 January 1762 – 9 July 1762
- Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia
Catherine II (born Princess Sophia Augusta Frederica von Anhalt-Zerbst; 2 May 1729 – 17 November 1796), most commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the reigning empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She came to power after overthrowing her husband, Peter III.
- 9 July 1762 – 17 November 1796
- Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp
Nov 19, 2021 · Society. Heritage. Catherine the Great's Husband Peter III Ruled Over Russia—Until He Didn't. Nicholas Hoult plays Peter in the new Hulu show The Great —but what was the Tsar really...
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Apr 1, 2024 · Notable Family Members: spouse Catherine the Great. son Paul. Peter III (born February 21 [February 10, Old Style], 1728, Kiel, Holstein-Gottorp [Germany]—died July 18 [July 7, Old Style], 1762, Ropsha, near St. Petersburg, Russia) was the emperor of Russia from January 5, 1762 (December 25, 1761, Old Style), to July 9 (June 28, Old Style), 1762.
Aug 22, 2023 · Peter was crowned Emperor Peter III of Russia in 1762, with Catherine becoming empress consort. However, Peter and Catherine's marriage and joint reign were not happy, and Catherine grew to hate all that Peter stood for. It was not long before Catherine began seeking support elsewhere and sought to overthrow Peter.
