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Russia: Catherine II or 'Catherine the Great' (1729-1796), r. 1762-1796, anonymous engraving,18th century

Catherine II of Russia (Russian: Yekaterina Alekseyevna, 2 May 1729 17 November 1796), was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female ruler of Russia, reigning from 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67.<br/><br/>. Born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, she came to power following a coup d'état when her husband, Peter III, was assassinated. Russia was revitalised under her reign, growing larger and stronger than ever and becoming recognised as one of the great powers of Europe.

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Title: Russia: Catherine II or 'Catherine the Great' (1729-1796), r. 1762-1796, anonymous engraving,18th century

Caption: Catherine II of Russia (Russian: Yekaterina Alekseyevna, 2 May 1729 17 November 1796), was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female ruler of Russia, reigning from 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67.

. Born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, she came to power following a coup d'état when her husband, Peter III, was assassinated. Russia was revitalised under her reign, growing larger and stronger than ever and becoming recognised as one of the great powers of Europe.

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Print size: 30.6 × 41.7 cm | 1424.4 × 1938.2 in (300 dpi)

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