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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
Apr 1, 2024 · Peter III, emperor of Russia from January 5, 1762 (December 25, 1761, Old Style), to July 9 (June 28, Old Style), 1762. Peter alienated virtually the entire Russian political and religious establishment during his short time as emperor. He was overthrown in a plot led by his wife, and she succeeded him as Catherine II.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Peter III was the son of a German duke and the grandson of a Swedish king. He became emperor of Russia in 1745, but was overthrown by his wife Catherine the Great in 1762. He was assassinated by her lover and a conspiracy of nobles. Learn more about his life, family, reforms and legacy.
Learn about the six-month rule of Peter III, who was the aunt of Catherine the Great and the successor of Empress Elizabeth. He reversed his aunt's anti-Prussian policy, made peace with Prussia, and died at the hands of his wife's lover.
Peter III was the son of a Holstein Duke and the grand-nephew of a Swedish King. He became the heir to the Russian throne in 1762, but was deposed by a conspiracy of his wife and the nobles in 1762. He died in 1762, allegedly by an accident, and was buried next to his wife Catherine the Great. Learn more about his life, military and political reforms, and legacy.
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).
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 like?...
