Coming to power with the deposition of her husband, Peter III, Catherine expanded Russia's territories during her long reign and positioned the country among the great powers of Europe. She is associated, through her correspondence with Enlightenment thinkers, with the notion of 'enlightened despotism.' Under her rule, Russia markedly increased its military and diplomatic influence.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Catherine the Great Becomes Empress?
- Catherine II ascended the throne of Russia in 1762 following a palace coup.
- When did Catherine the Great Becomes Empress happen?
- 1762 CE
- Where did Catherine the Great Becomes Empress take place?
- Rusya