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Born
Born in Stettin, Prussia. -
Converted to Russian Orthodox
When Catherine went to Russia when she was 15 she then converted to being a Russian Orthodox. -
Married Grand Duke Peter
Catherine went to Russia when she was 15 and married Grand Duke Peter. -
Catherine Has Her First Son
On this date Catherine gives birth to her first son Paul. -
Catherine Becomes Empress
Empress Elizabeth dies and Peter lll becomes king and Catherine becomes empress. -
Catherine Declares Herself Ruler of Russia
On this date Catherine got troops together in St. Petersburg and declared herself ruler of Russia having Peter arrested. -
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Catherine Makes Attemps to Reform the Government
Catherine wanted to make a New Code of Laws in Russia and had big ideas of reformation. Only small things were changed during this time and she stopped the reformation in 1768. -
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Polish Revolution
A revolt starts to stop the Russian influence in Poland. Turkey and Austria are trying to stop Russia's influence but peace negotiations take place. -
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Yemelyan Pugachev Threatens Russia
Yemelyan Pugachev creates a huge following and starts a revolution and attacks Moscow. He later gets captured in 1774. -
Catherine Gives Part of Poland to Prussia and Austria
Catherine signs a treaty giving a part of Poland to Prussia and Austria. -
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St. Petersburg Turns into an Art Capital
Through 1775-1787 Catherine helped turn St. Petersburg into a theater, painting, and music capital of the world. She had strong direction for the Arts and formed St. Petersburg to what is today. -
Catherine Has a Plan to Create Large Education Sysytem
Catherine created more elementary and secondary schools even thought her plan didn't come through 100%. After she died a lot more was added to the educational system from her plan. -
Catherine Dies While Still in Power
On this date Catherine The Great dies of a stroke while she is still absolute ruler over Russia.
