Cathrine The Great of Russia

Travels to Russia

Aug 14, 1744

In 1744, teenage Catherine travels with her mother. On the trip she fell ill, causing conflict between her mother and the Russian Empress Elizabeth

Cathrines Marries into the Russian royal family

Aug 21, 1745

Catherine marries Peter III, becoming a grand duchess in August 21, 1745

1st Child Born

Sep 20, 1754

Catherine finally produces and an heir, her son Paul on September 20, 1754

1st Daughter Born

Dec 9, 1757

Catherine gives birth to her 1st daughter Anna Petrovna

Catherine's daughter dies

Mar 19, 1759

Anna passes away in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Catherine's Mother Dies

May 30, 1760

Johanna Elisabeth died age 47 in Paris, France

2nd Son Born

Apr 11, 1762

Catherine has her second son Alexei Grigorievich Bobrinsky

Catherine Overthrows Peter

Jun 28, 1762

After six months, Peter gets overthrown in a coup orchestrated by Catherine

Russia Vs. The Ottoman Empire

Period: Jun 26, 1787 to Jul 26, 1792

A few years after Russia shoring up position in the Black Sea, Russia and the Ottoman Empire battle.