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Born
Born with the name Sophia Augusta Fredericka, daughter of a German prince
(Some sites say she was born April 21) -
Married to Peter III, Russian heir
Changed name to Yekaterina Alekseyevna (Catherine)
She was 15 -
Officially crowned empress
She technically became ruler on July 9 when Peter was killed -
Assembled Legislative Commission
They provided Catherine wtih information and ideas for reforms -
First Partition of Poland
Poland was split between Russia, Prussia, and Austria in three partitions in 1772, 1793, and 1795 -
Annexed Crimea
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Russian colony established in Alaska
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Issued Charter of the Nobility
Gave nobles complete power over serfs and other privilages -
Died
Died from a stroke (some sites say she died on November 17)
