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Date of Birth
Catherine II (born Sophie Friederike Auguste) was born. -
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1729-1796
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Marraige
Catherine II became a grand duchess by marrying into the Russian royal family. -
Son
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Takes Over Throne
Empress Elizabeth dies and Catherine's husband Peter takes the throne, but is soon overthrown by Catherine, who becomes empress of Russia in 1762. -
Conflict with Turkey
Russia was a powerful country, enjoying many victories during a military conflict with Turkey. -
Peace Treaty with Ottoman Empire
Catherine II reached a peace treaty with the Ottoman Empire, but battled once again from 1787 to 1792. -
Death
Catherine II died due to a stroke in Tsarskoye Selo; now known as Pushkin.