-
She was born in Stettin, Germany and the daughter of Prince Christian August of Anhalt-Zerbst and Princess Johanna Elizabeth of Holstein-Gottorp
-
-
The duke peter was the heir of the Russian throne. At 15 Catherine was put into a planned marriage which wasnt a very healthy relationahip. Peter was mentally unstable and Catherine viewed this as a chance to take power.
-
This proclaimed Peter as Emperor and Catherine as Empress. Catherine was advised to flee because there was rumors of Peter divorcing her, she ignored them and decided to stay.
-
Catherine took the advantage of Peter and finally had him arrested and confined.
-
Catherine didnt like that the laws were dated back to 1649. She made the instruction to purpose new laws and ways. She created the Legislative Commision to fit the old laws to the new ones.
-
Catherine built this institute for wealthy girls, she wanted more people to get an education.
-
Catherine died of a stroke
