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The Marriage of Peter and Catherine
On August 21, 1745, Peter III of Russia marries Catherine. -
Death of Czarina Elizabeth
In December of 1761, Elizabeth Petrovna dies and her nephew, Peter, takes control of the throne. -
Catherine Acquires Power
During a coup on June 28, 1762, Catherine takes the control of Russia from Peter. Pictured is the crown made for her coronation. -
Peter's Abdication & Death
Later on July 6th of the same year, Peter is forced to renounce the throne and is killed after partaking in a quarrel with a guard. -
War Against Ottomans
In 1768, Catherine triggers a war with the Ottomans, her intentions being to expand Russia's territory. -
Pugachev Arrives
Emilian Pugachev arrives claiming he is Peter III, who has returned to rescue Russia from Catherine ("the German woman") and her control. -
Peace between Russians and Turks
On July 10, 1774, the Russians sign a peace with the Turks where Russia gains access to various seas and independence from Ottoman rule, and the Turks are rewarded with the return of their land which had earlier been conquered by the Russians. -
Pugachev Seizes Kazan
Pugachev leads a revolt and seizes power in the city of Kazan. Catherine's troops are off at war but when she sees that Pugachev might attempt to overtake Moscow, she calls her troops home. -
Pugachev is Killed
Catherine's troops return home and Pugachev is defeated. He is later beheaded in Moscow in January of 1775. -
Threat of Invasion & Bahadar II Gerei
The khanate is threatened with a Russian invasion, and Catherine pressures Bahadur II Gerei to abandon the throne, to which he complies. -
Revolution in France & Catherine's Response
In July 1789, a revolution breaks out in France, shocking European monarchies. Catherine is surprised to hear that the ideas she had supported led to this revolt, along with the death of King Louis XVI. Her idea's of enlightened rule and progress are disturbed. -
Catherine's Death
Catherine dies of a stroke on November 6, 1796.
