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She greatly expanded the frontiers of Russia- brought in foreign intelligence- including John Paul Jones, the USN officer, and well was well-thought-of as an Empire-expanding Czarina. She was also called Mother Russia and Mother of all Russian cities, sadly some had false fronts courtesy Major Potemkin- and some comrades in the Russian C.O.E. These were villages with false fronts or facades to make them look bigger when Cathy was in town.- hence the term Potemkin Villages- some grew up to be major cities such as Odessa, still the big Naval base in the Ukraine.
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Who was Catherine the Great's daughter?
Anna Petrovna was the daughter of Catherine II of Russia (also called Catherine the Great) and Peter III of Russia, who was Czar for six months in 1762 before he was assassinated.
Who was the next powerful ruler of Russia after Peter the Great?
Catherine (II) the Great
Catherine the great was a German princess that ended up ruling?
Catherine the Great, or Catherine II, was known as the Empress or Czarina of Russia. She ruled over Russia from 1762 to 1796, known as being great for how she expanded the ways of living in Russia.
Who was the king of Russia during the French Revolution?
Catherine II (Catherine the Great) was Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. The French Revolution began in 1789. In 1796 Catherine was succeded by Emperor (or Tsar) Paul I.
Who became the Empress of Russia in 1762?
Catherine II (the Great), born Sophia Augusta Frederica of Anhalt-Zerbst, became the Empress of Russia in 1762.
Who was the best Tsar of russia?
Peter the Great AND Catherine the Great (or II).
Who was Catherine the Great's daughter?
Anna Petrovna was the daughter of Catherine II of Russia (also called Catherine the Great) and Peter III of Russia, who was Czar for six months in 1762 before he was assassinated.
Who was the next powerful ruler of Russia after Peter the Great?
Catherine (II) the Great
Who was the ruler of russia at the time of the American revolution?
It was Catherine II the Great.
What is Catherine II of Russia's birthday?
Catherine II of Russia was born on May 2, 1729.
Reign of Catherine the great?
Catherine the Great (Catherine II) of Russia reigned from July 9, 1762 to November 17, 1796 when she died at age 67.
Catherine the great was a German princess that ended up ruling?
Catherine the Great, or Catherine II, was known as the Empress or Czarina of Russia. She ruled over Russia from 1762 to 1796, known as being great for how she expanded the ways of living in Russia.
Who are the love affairs of catherine II of Russia?
Catherine 2 of Russia was known as Catherine the Great. It is thought that she had at least twelve different lovers, including Gregory Orlov and Gregory Potemkin.
What are the enlighted despots?
Some of the most notable Enlightenment Despots would include Frederick II (the Great), Peter I (the Great), and Catherine II (the Great). Also in this group are Maria Theresa, Joseph II, and Leopold II.
Who was the ruler of Russia who seized territory from Poland?
The ruler of Russia that seized territory from Poland was Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great. Her reign lasted from July 9, 1762 to November 17, 1796.
How old was Catherine II of Russia at death?
Catherine II of Russia died on November 17, 1796 at the age of 67.
When was Catherine II of Russia born?
Catherine II of Russia was born on May 2, 1729.
