Catherine the Great

✶April 21, 1729

†November 17, 1796

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About their life

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.

eighth Emperor of Russia, called the Great, r. 1762–1796 (lived 1729-1796)

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