jun 8, 1762 - Russia: 1762-1798 Catherine the Great
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she was further strengthening the monarchy. Married to a Russian to strengthen ties with Russia and weaken Austria. Russians felt threatened by Germans so they put her in power instead of her husband. she gained respect and also territory using the military. wanted to reform government to give more representation to the local level but very slightly.
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