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'''Catherine II Alexeievna''' (Russian: Екатерина II Алексеевна; 1729 – 1796), commonly known as '''Catherine the Great''', was the Empress of [[Russian Empire]] from 1762 until her death. She | '''Catherine II Alexeievna''' (Russian: Екатерина II Алексеевна; 1729 – 1796), commonly known as '''Catherine the Great''', was the Empress of the [[Russian Empire]] from 1762 until her death. She was [[Russia]]'s longest-ruling female leader, and the country was revitalized during her reign, becoming recognized as one of the great powers of [[Europe]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In 1762, Catherine, alongside a group of discontented Russian nobles staged a successful coup to remove Tsar [[Peter III of Russia|Peter III]] from power. They exploited his unpopularity, secured the support of key military and government figures, and pressured Peter into abdicating the throne. On 9 July, Catherine the Great was declared Empress of Russia.<ref>{{WP|Catherine II of Russia}}</ref> Following the coup d'état her husband was assassinated, possibly by the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]].<ref>''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]'' – Catherine the Great</ref> | In 1762, Catherine, alongside a group of discontented Russian nobles, staged a successful coup to remove Tsar [[Peter III of Russia|Peter III]] from power. They exploited his unpopularity, secured the support of key military and government figures, and pressured Peter into abdicating the throne. On 9 July, Catherine the Great was declared Empress of Russia.<ref>{{WP|Catherine II of Russia}}</ref> Following the coup d'état, her husband was assassinated, possibly by the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]].<ref>''[[Who's In Your Blood?]]'' – Catherine the Great</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:06, 6 June 2026
Catherine II Alexeievna (Russian: Екатерина II Алексеевна; 1729 – 1796), commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the Empress of the Russian Empire from 1762 until her death. She was Russia's longest-ruling female leader, and the country was revitalized during her reign, becoming recognized as one of the great powers of Europe.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In 1762, Catherine, alongside a group of discontented Russian nobles, staged a successful coup to remove Tsar Peter III from power. They exploited his unpopularity, secured the support of key military and government figures, and pressured Peter into abdicating the throne. On 9 July, Catherine the Great was declared Empress of Russia.[1] Following the coup d'état, her husband was assassinated, possibly by the Assassin Brotherhood.[2]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed film (promotional material only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Catherine II of Russia on Wikipedia
- ↑ Who's In Your Blood? – Catherine the Great