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On this day, born as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, was born in Szczecin, Poland. Her parents were Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, and Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp.
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On August 21st, 1745, Catherine married Peter von Holstein-Gottorp, though they were only 16 years old when they tied the knot. Catherine's father, did not travel to Russia to see her daughter marry. She didn't enjoy the marrige, so they got a divorce.
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Sadly, on Christmas day, Empress Elizabeth passed away and Catherine had became the new Empress.
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In the year 1762, Catherine’s son was predicted to become ruler. Civilians had believed that she had done the wrong thing, declaring herself Queen.
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On June 28th, 1762, Catherine rallied with troops and declared the name of the sole ruler of Russia.
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In 1764, Catherine had felt that she had enough respect and started to fix social cultures. She had an introduction to herself, named “The Instruction,” and that was the plan of having a legal system that had equal protection for everyone.
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In 1768, she had planned to fix the government functions.
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In 1770, Catherine had concluded peace talks with Turkey.
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In 1786, Catherine had planned to fix the education system. After she had done so, theater and the arts had benefited greatly.
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Sadly, on this day in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Catherine the Great had passed away. She had suffered from a stroke.
