Catherine the Great (jan 1, 1762 – jan 1, 1796)
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Catherine II, 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.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1762
jan 1, 1796
~ 34 years