Her Majesty Catherine of Russia (may 2, 1729 – nov 17, 1796)
Description:
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.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 2, 1729
nov 17, 1796
~ 67 years