sep 12, 1762 - Coronation of Catherine II

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Catherine II (2 May 1729 – 17 November 1796), also known as Catherine the Great, born Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst, was Empress of Russia from 1762 until 1796, the country's longest-ruling female leader.

She came to power following a coup d'état when her husband, Peter III, was overthrown. Under her reign, Russia was revitalised; it grew larger and stronger, and was recognised as one of the great powers of Europe.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_the_Great

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