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Mar 25, 2022 · Take a look at these famous portraits of Catherine the Great, the woman who inspired people to call the century by her name – Catherine’s era! Stefano Torelli, Coronation Portrait of Catherine II , 1763-1766, State Russian Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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- Grigory Orlov. One of Catherine’s most famous lovers, Grigory Orlov was a leading figure in the fateful coup of 1762. The pair had been lovers since 1760, when after returning from the Seven Years War, Orlov’s boisterous presence at court caught the attention of the then-Grand Duchess.
- Alexei Orlov. Grigory’s younger brother Alexei was a fierce character at court, and unafraid to get his hands dirty. Standing over 6 ft 6 tall, he donned a battle scar across his face earning him a fearsome nickname – ‘scarface’.
- Grigory Potemkin. Grigory Potemkin is perhaps one of the most well-known courtiers of the eminent monarch. Beginning his career in the Horse Guards regiment, by the coup of 1762 he was Sergeant and represented his troops in the overthrow.
- Princess Yekaterina Dashkova. Princess Dashkova moved to the court of Catherine and Peter at just 16, having married Prince Mikhail Dashkova in 1759.
Aug 22, 2023 · Catherine's legacy as 'Catherine the Great' endures to this day. She was exceptionally well-educated and brought many of her enlightened ideas to fruition during her long reign. Visitors to the imperial court all commented on Catherine's grace and kindness and the dignity she presented herself with.
- Catherine the Great was best known for modernising Russia and for her love of the arts.
- She enlisted the help of her lover Grigory Orlov and his brothers, who were all soldiers in the Russian army. The Russian army supported her claim...
- Peter III was immature, and he and Catherine clashed. Although they were initially friends, romantic love never grew between them, and they both ha...
- Catherine the Great was 33 years old when she overthrew Peter and became empress regent of Russia.
In this exhibition from 2012, visitors to the National Museum of Scotland could explore Catherine's reign through her own collections, which reflected her personal interests and provided a fascinating glimpse of the wealth and magnificence of the Imperial Russian court.
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.
May 15, 2020 · Ruler of Russia from 1762 to 1796, Catherine championed Enlightenment ideals, expanded her empire’s borders, spearheaded judicial and administrative reforms, dabbled in vaccination, curated a...
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Mar 16, 2023 · Holding court Catherine II of Russia makes a grand entrance before her courtiers in a colorful lithograph by Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois from 1909.
