Catherine the Great of Russia (jan 1, 1762 – jan 1, 1796)
Description:
Continued what Peter the Great was doing.Enlightened Despot
Established order and justice
Education and culture
Reading corresponded with Voltaire and Diderot
Russian constitution-far too liberal
Serfdom-absolute control
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Date:
jan 1, 1762
jan 1, 1796
~ 34 years