Catherine the Great

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  • Catherine goes to Russia

    Catherine goes to Russia to meet Grand Duke Peter by the invitation of Empress Elizabeth.
  • Rechristened

    Rechristened

    When Catherine was born her original name was Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt- Zerbst. She was 15 when she was received into the Russian Orthodox church and rechristened as Catherine.
  • Marriage

    Marriage

    Catherine the great got married to the Grand Duke Peter.
  • First child born

    First child born

    Catherine gave birth to a baby boy, which they named Paul.

  • Catherine's daugther dies

    Catherine's second child, Anna died at the age of 2.
  • Death of Empress Elizabeth

    Death of Empress Elizabeth

    After Empress Elizabeth died, Catherine's husband, Peter became Czar. Many people were not happy with his behavior and wanted to overthrow him. However Catherine on the other hand gained many supporters and followers, therefor she took over and became empress.

  • Third child is born

    Catherine gave birth to her third child, Alexei.
  • Death of Petter iii

    Death of Petter iii

    Peter was assassinated eight days after Catherine proclaimed herself empress of Russia.
  • Catherine's coronation

    Catherine's coronation

    Catherine was crowned with the Imperial crown of Russia.

  • Extended Russian borders

    Catherine expands the Russian borders taking over in central Europe.