Empress of Russia Catherine Ii
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Catherine II, commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the Empress of Russia who reigned from 1762 until 1796. Born in Prussia, she came to power following a coup that deposed her husband, Peter III. Catherine was a remarkable leader who transformed Russia into a major European power. Her reign is noted for its expansion of the empire, the modernization of Russian society, and significant cultural advancements. She implemented reforms in administration, education, and the economy, and was a patron of the arts and the Enlightenment.
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Russo
Data di nascita
May 2, 1729
Luogo di nascita
Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia
Data di morte
November 17, 1796
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