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Catherine II (born Princess Sophie 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.
Jun 18, 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.
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.
- 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.
May 15, 2020 · How did Catherine the Great rise to power and transform Russia? Learn the true history behind the Hulu comedy "The Great" and its portrayal of the empress' life.
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Oct 21, 2019 · Here's what's fact and fiction about Russia's longest-reigning female ruler, Catherine the Great, played by Helen Mirren in a new series.
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.
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May 19, 2024 · 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.
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