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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.
18 de jun. de 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.
22 de ago. de 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.
21 de jul. de 2019 · Catherine the Great (May 2, 1729–Nov. 17, 1796) was empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, the longest reign of any female Russian leader. She expanded Russia's borders to the Black Sea and into central Europe during her reign.
- Jone Johnson Lewis
16 de mar. de 2023 · How Catherine really became 'The Great' Once the upstart foreigner stole Russia’s throne, there was no stopping her enlightened reforms, her empire's expansion, and her pursuit of love and...
- Eve Conant
1 de nov. de 2019 · The German-born empress was an astute politician who expanded Russia’s borders while trying to restructure the government and aid serfs.
15 de may. de 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...
