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Birth
Born to Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp and Christian August, prince of Anhalt-Zerbst. -
Marriage to Peter III
She was married to Peter the third after Empress Elizabeth wanted to keep her family in power of Russia. -
Catherine becomes ruler of Russia
Catherine had her husband arrested and put into jail where he was eventually killed months later. -
Claims Power
Catherine officially becomes Russia's ruler on this day, -
Gained Chunk Of Poland
Poland signs a partition giving three other countries a piece of their land. Russia was one of those. -
Serfs Rebellion War
Unknown exact date and month for the start of war, The life of the Russians peasants were rough and caused mass anger which lead to a rebellion agiainst Catherine and her government. Her army crushed the rebellion. -
Peace Treaty with Ottoman's
After two wars, the Russians and Ottoman's came to an agreement to give Caterine the Great the northern shore of the Black Sea. -
Death
Died following a massive stroke, after ruling for 34 years.