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Catherine II, commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She came to power after a coup d'etat against her husband, Peter III.

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1729-05-02 1
Death Date
1796-11-17 1
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was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796
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2 May 1729
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17 November 1796
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Catherine II ..., commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796.
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