Catherine II of Russia
Eighth Emperor of Russia, called the Great, r. 1762–1796 (lived 1729-1796).
The record
Catherine II of Russia was an eighth Emperor of Russia, called the Great, r. 1762–1796. Born on 2 May 1729 in Szczecin, Russia died on 6 November 1796 in Saint Petersburg at the age of 67.
Positions held include Emperor of all the Russias (1762–1796). Notable works include Hermitage Museum. Honours include Royal Order of the Seraphim, Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky and Order of the White Eagle, among 11 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 153 languages, Catherine II of Russia is No. 299 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 2 May 1729, Szczecin
- Died
- 6 November 1796, Saint Petersburg (aged 67)
- Country
- Russian Empire
- Known as
- Politician, monarch, art collector
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- Russian, German, French
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 153
Did you know
Was 33 when first emperor of all the Russias (1762).
Lived to 67.
Shares a birthday with Satyajit Ray and David Beckham.
One of 30 people in the Index born in Szczecin, with Alfred Döblin.
Has a Wikipedia article in 153 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1762–1796Emperor of all the Russias
Connections
- FatherChristian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst
- MotherJoanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp
- SpousePeter III of Russia
- SiblingFrederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst
- SiblingWilhelm Christian Friedrich von Anhalt-Zerbst
- SiblingAuguste von Anhalt-Zerbst
- SiblingElisabeth von Anhalt-Zerbst
- ChildPaul I of Russia
- ChildAnna Petrovna
- ChildAlexey Bobrinsky
- ChildElizabeth Grigoryevna Temkina
5 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Royal Order of the Seraphim1763
- Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky
- Order of the White Eagle
- Order of the Black Eagle
- Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class
- Order of St. Andrew
- Order of Saint Catherine
- Order of St. George
- Order of Saint Anna
- Order of St. Vladimir
- Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky
Notable works
- Hermitage Museum
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