Catherine The Great (may 2, 1729 – nov 17, 1796)
Description:
A prominent figure of the Enlightened Absolutism period, seeking to modernize Russia while maintaining absolute control. She is known for her patronage of the arts and sciences, her efforts to reform the legal system, and her significant expansion of the Russian Empire. Embraced Enlightenment principles while maintaining absolute power by selectively implementing reforms that aligned with her goalsAdded to timeline:
Date:
may 2, 1729
nov 17, 1796
~ 67 years