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Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great's Historical Timeline

  1. Catherine the Great is born

    Catherine the Great is born

  2. Future Russian Tsar Peter III marries Ekaterina Alexeievna later Catherine II (Catherine the Great)

    Catherine II (born Princess Sophia Augusta Frederica of Anhalt-Zerbst; 2 May 1729 – 17 November 1796), commonly referred to in various media as Catherine the Great, was the reigning Empress of Russia...

  3. Russian Tsar Peter III divorces his wife Catherine II

    Russian Tsar Peter III divorces his wife Catherine II

  4. Empress Catherine II becomes Tsarina of Russia after the death and rumored assassination of Tsar Peter III

    Empress Catherine II becomes Tsarina of Russia after the death and rumored assassination of Tsar Peter III

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Catherine the Great born?
Catherine the Great was born on 1729-04-21.
What historical events involved Catherine the Great?
Catherine the Great was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Catherine the Great is born, Future Russian Tsar Peter III marries Ekaterina Alexeievna later Catherine II (Catherine the Great), Russian Tsar Peter III divorces his wife Catherine II.
When did Catherine the Great die?
Catherine the Great died on 1796-01-01.

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