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Catherine II [a] (born Princess Sophia Augusta Frederica von Anhalt-Zerbst; 2 May 1729 – 17 November 1796), [b] most commonly known as Catherine the Great, [c] was the reigning empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. [1] She came to power after overthrowing her husband, Peter III.
- 9 July 1762 – 17 November 1796
- Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp
6 days ago · Catherine the Great (born April 21 [May 2, New Style], 1729, Stettin, Prussia [now Szczecin, Poland]—died November 6 [November 17], 1796, Tsarskoye Selo [now Pushkin], near St. Petersburg, Russia) was a German-born empress of Russia (1762–96) who led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe, carrying ...
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 of Holstein-Gottorp (1712-1760), and although her family was noble, they were not wealthy. She married the future Russian Tsar, Peter of ...
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May 15, 2020 · Learn how Catherine the Great, the Russian empress who ruled from 1762 to 1796, came to power by staging a coup and how she used her Enlightenment ideals, art collection, and judicial reforms to transform her country. Find out the facts and fiction behind the Hulu series "The Great" based on her life.
- Meilan Solly
Nov 1, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Catherine the Great, who ruled Russia for 34 years and expanded its borders and influence. Find out how she rose to power, modernized the government, and faced challenges from her nobility and lovers.
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- Erin Blakemore
Learn about the life and achievements of Catherine II, who ruled Russia for more than 30 years and expanded its borders and Westernised its society. Find out how she rose to power, reformed the laws, patronised the arts and corresponded with famous thinkers.
The long reign of Catherine II (the Great) was a turning point in Russian history. She received the fruit of half a century’s evolution since Peter the Great’s reforms. A prolific writer herself, Catherine corresponded regularly with the foremost men of her age, including Voltaire, Diderot, Jean Le Rond d’Alembert, Baron Friedrich ...