Historical Figure

Catherine the Great

Monarchs and Rulers

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'etat against her husband, Peter III.

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Birth Year
1729 1
Birth Date
1729-05-02 1
Death Date
1796-11-17 1
Classification
Gender
Female 1
Role
Role (category)
Monarch / Royalty 1
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Age at Death
67 1
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Source Catherine the Great (Wikipedia)

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Additional Source Catherine the Great (Wikipedia)Lead section (edge: ruled Russian Empire)
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1. Catherine the Great (Wikipedia)
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  • Lead section
    Catherine II (born Sophie Auguste Friederike von Anhalt-Zerbst; 2 May 1729 - 17 November 1796), known as Catherine the Great, was Empress of Russia from 9 July 1762 until her death in 1796.
  • Infobox (born)
    2 May 1729
  • Infobox (died)
    17 November 1796
  • Catherine the Great: Gender
    She came to power after a coup d'etat against her husband, Peter III.
  • Wikipedia biography, role/occupation stated in lead section (w-bbfill-history3-0927)
  • Lead, age at death
    2 May 1729-17 November 1796
  • lead paragraph and infobox
    Catherine II (born Sophie Auguste Friederike von Anhalt-Zerbst; 2 May 1729 - 17 November 1796), known as Catherine the Great, was Empress of Russia from 9 July 1762 until her death in 1796.
  • Ruled: Russian Empire, Lead section (edge: ruled Russian Empire)
    Catherine II (born Sophie Auguste Friederike von Anhalt-Zerbst; 2 May 1729 - 17 November 1796), known as Catherine the Great, was Empress of Russia from 9 July 1762 until her death in 1796.
  • In Era: The Early Modern Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    Catherine II (born Sophie Auguste Friederike von Anhalt-Zerbst; 2 May 1729 - 17 November 1796), known as Catherine the Great, was Empress of Russia from 9 July 1762 until her death in 1796.
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