Catherine the Great By carbettermann Nov 1, 1729 born Sophia Frederika Augusta (Catherine the Great) to German Prince of Anhlatzerbst Period: Nov 1, 1729 to Nov 1, 1796 Catherine the Great Jan 1, 1742 converted to orthodoxy Dec 8, 1743 married to Petter III in St. Petersberg Sep 8, 1762 Catherine's husband Peter III comes to throne Dec 8, 1762 Catherine took power Dec 9, 1772 first Partition of Poland Dec 9, 1773 revolt of the serfs Dec 9, 1774 treaty of Kuchuk-Kainarji Dec 9, 1780 1780 Declaration of Armed Neutrality Dec 9, 1783 annexation of Crimea Dec 9, 1791 extension of Russia's southern frontier Dec 9, 1793 second Partition of Poland Dec 9, 1795 third Partition of Poland Nov 8, 1796 death of Catherina