A Short History of Catherine the Great By kelemoine May 2, 1729 Birth Jun 28, 1744 Converted to Eastern Orthodoxy Aug 21, 1745 Married Peter III Jan 5, 1762 Husband Took the Throne Jul 8, 1762 The Leib Guard Revolted and Catherine Took Power Jul 9, 1762 Reign as Empress begins Jul 17, 1762 Death of Peter III Sep 12, 1762 Coronation Nov 17, 1796 Death
