Catherine the Great of Russia was considered among the so-called "enlightened despots" or enlightened monarchs." During the Age of Enlightenment several monarchs began to realize philosophically that their function was to rule for the the benefit of their subjects as much as for the benefit of themselves. In other words it wasn't just "me, me, me."
Catherine the Great, Frederick the Great of Prussia and Joseph II of Austria are the three most notable "enlightened despots."
Catherine the Great was the ruler of Russia.
Catherine the Great of Russia was considered among the so-called "enlightened despots" or enlightened monarchs." During the Age of Enlightenment several monarchs began to realize philosophically that their function was to rule for the the benefit of their subjects as much as for the benefit of themselves. In other words it wasn't just "me, me, me." Catherine the Great, Frederick the Great of Prussia and Joseph II of Austria are the three most notable "enlightened despots."
The major enlightened despots were Frederick the Great of Prussia, Catherine the Great of Russia and Joseph II of Austria.
Catherine the Great was Tsar of Russia.
Catherine the Great
Catherine was Tsar of Russia
Catherine was Tsar of Russia
The major enlightened despots were Frederick the Great of Prussia, Catherine the Great of Russia and Joseph II of Austria.
Enlightened despots implemented reforms such as promoting religious tolerance, modernizing infrastructure, improving education and strengthening the economy. They believed in the concept of benevolent absolutism, where the ruler's power was used to benefit the state and its citizens. Examples of enlightened despots include Frederick the Great of Prussia, Joseph II of Austria, and Catherine the Great of Russia.
Catherine the Great referred to Russian government as Enlightened in the Nakaz. What she really had was an absolute monarchy.
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