politician
Catherine II of Russia.
eighth Emperor of Russia, called the Great, r. 1762–1796 (lived 1729-1796)
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About Catherine II of Russia
Catherine II, commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She came to power after a coup d'état against her husband, Peter III. Her long reign helped Russia thrive under a golden age during the Enlightenment. This renaissance led to the founding of many new cities, universities, and theatres, along with large-scale immigration from the rest of Europe and the recognition of Russia as one of the great powers of Europe.
Everything about Catherine II of Russia →- Occupation
- politician, monarch, art collector, aristocrat
- Position held
- Emperor of all the Russias
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, Kingdom of Prussia, Russia
- Born
- April 21, 1729, May 2, 1729
- Died
- November 17, 1796, November 6, 1796, November 16, 1796