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Catherine II [a] (born Princess Sophie 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
May 5, 2024 · Overview of Catherine II's early life and reign. 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 ...
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 about the life and achievements of the Russian empress who ruled from 1762 to 1796 and expanded her empire, promoted Enlightenment ideals and reforms, and inspired a Hulu series. Find out how she deposed her husband, Peter III, and faced challenges and controversies in her reign.
- Meilan Solly
Nov 1, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Catherine the Great, who ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796. She expanded the empire, reformed the government, and faced challenges from her husband, her nobles, and her lovers.
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- Erin Blakemore
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 ...
Learn about Catherine the Great, one of the most influential rulers of Russia, who expanded its borders, reformed its laws and patronised the arts. Find out how she rose to power, ruled for 30 years and died in 1796.