Catherine the Great Timeline

(1762 - 1796)

Catherine the Great was the longest-ruling female leader in Russian history. She expanded the Russian Empire, modernized the country, and implemented numerous reforms. More Less

Reforms

Jul 9, 1762

1767

Jul 18, 1785

Nov 17, 1796

Cultural and Intellectual Developments

1764

1769

Wars and Expansion

Aug 5, 1772

1773 - 1775

1783

1787 - 1792

Jan 23, 1793

Oct 24, 1795

Foreign Relations

Jul 21, 1774

Jan 9, 1792

Key Facts

  1. Catherine the Great was born as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg in Prussia.
  2. She married Peter III, who became tsar of Russia, in 1745.
  3. Catherine staged a coup to overthrow her husband and took the throne in 1762.
  4. During her reign, Catherine expanded the Russian Empire through successful military campaigns.
  5. Catherine implemented various reforms to modernize Russia, including educational, legal, and administrative reforms.

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