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1. Catherine the Great - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_the_Great
Description: WEBCatherine II (born Princess Sophia Augusta Frederica von Anhalt-Zerbst; 2 May 1729 – 17 November 1796), most commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the reigning empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She came to power after overthrowing her husband, Peter III.
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2. Catherine the Great | Biography, Facts, Children ... - Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Catherine-the-Great
Description: WEBFeb 21, 2024 · Catherine the Great, empress of Russia (1762–96) who led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe. With her ministers she reorganized the administration and law of the Russian Empire and extended Russian territory, adding Crimea and much of Poland.
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3. Catherine the Great - World History Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/Catherine_the_Great/
Description: WEBAug 22, 2023 · Catherine II of Russia ( Catherine the Great) was empress regent of Russia from 1762-1796. She was born in Prussia to Prince Christian August of Anhalt-Zerbst (1690-1747) and Princess Johanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp (1712-1760), and although her family was noble, they were not wealthy.
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4. The Story of Catherine the Great - Smithsonian Magazine
Link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-catherine-great-180974863/
Description: WEBMay 15, 2020 · The Story of Catherine the Great. Hulu’s “The Great” offers an irreverent, ahistorical take on the Russian empress’ life. This is the real history behind the period comedy. Elle Fanning ...
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5. Idealistic and tough, Catherine the Great sought to modernize Russia
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/who-was-catherine-great
Description: WEBNov 1, 2019 · Idealistic and tough, Catherine the Great sought to modernize Russia. The German-born empress was an astute politician who expanded Russia’s borders while trying to restructure the government and...
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6. BBC - History - Catherine the Great
Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/catherine_the_great.shtml
Description: WEBCatherine the Great (1729 – 1796) a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. Catherine the Great © Catherine II was Empress of Russia for more than 30 years...
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7. Russian Empire - Catherine the Great, Expansion, Reforms
Link: https://www.britannica.com/place/Russian-Empire/Catherine-the-Great
Description: WEBThe long reign of Catherine II (the Great) was a turning point in Russian history. She received the fruit of half a century’s evolution since Peter the Great’s reforms.
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8. Biography of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia - ThoughtCo
Link: https://www.thoughtco.com/catherine-the-great-p2-3528624
Description: WEBJul 21, 2019 · Catherine the Great (May 2, 1729–Nov. 17, 1796) was empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, the longest reign of any female Russian leader. She expanded Russia's borders to the Black Sea and into central Europe during her reign.
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9. How Catherine really became 'The Great' - National Geographic
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/catherine-the-great-russia-empress
Description: WEBMar 16, 2023 · How Catherine really became 'The Great' Once the upstart foreigner stole Russia’s throne, there was no stopping her enlightened reforms, her empire's expansion, and her pursuit of love and...
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10. Catherine the Great Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/facts/Catherine-the-Great
Description: WEBCatherine the Great, empress of Russia (1762–96) who led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe. With her ministers she reorganized the administration and law of the Russian Empire and extended Russian territory, adding Crimea and much of Poland.