Peter III of Russia

Meyer 1 Hayley Meyer Mrs. Corley History 7 9 May 2017 Catherine the Great Catherine the Great ruled Russia with an iron fist, she knew the secrets of how to gain the love of her people and how to please the nobles of her land. Catherine was able to get away treason and murder and still keep her crown. She learned the delicate art of deception at a very young age. Catherine II, or Catherine the Great as she is more often called, was born on May 2, 1729 in Stettin, Prussia, she became the Russian

russian empress who ruled the longer than any other women during her time. She was born May 2nd 1729 in Szczecin, Poland .Catherine reigned from July 9th 1762 until November 17th 1796 when she died. She died in Tsarskoye Selo, which is now Pushkin Russia. One of the most shocking facts about “Catherine the Great” is that her name isn't even Catherine. Her birth name is Sophie Friederike Auguste. Catherine the Great started out as a minor German princess. She grew up in Stettin and her father, Christian

Catherine the Great is recognised world-wide as one of the most prominent and successful historical rulers of Russia. Catherine ll, Empress of Russia, is remembered in the majority, as an incredible leader of her time; with full entitlement of the title “The Great”. The term or title of “The Great” was given to rulers of the past by themselves or their countrymen, due to significant achievements or victories during their time of reign. The term Great has multiple meanings but in regards to leadership

Russia has seen its fair share of autocratic monarchs as well, such as Peter the Great and Catherine the Great. Peter first ascended the throne as co-czar with his half-brother Ivan V in the death of their brother Feodore. Their elder sister, Sophia, was the most capable to take the throne. But being a girl, she was unable to do so and could only rule as regent for the two princes turned czars. While Sophia ruled, Peter spent his days building forts on the banks of a river outside of Moscow. He played

had excellent health. She later went on to marry Peter III the future emperor and grandson of Peter the Great. During her reign as empress Catherine encountered many conflicts, which she surpassed so successfully that even now so many years after her death she is still remembered. Even though she was known to have many lovers during her lifetime and had three illegitimate children two of who survived, her strong spirit, willingness to make Russia a better place, and her political victories made her

Catherine the Great, was born on May 2, 1729, in Stettin, Prussia (now Szczecin, Poland), and became the Russian empress in 1762. During her reign, Russia expanded its borders, made many political reforms, increased the religious toleration, and modernized exponentially, earning her the title of “Enlightened Despot.” She died on November 17, 1796 in Tsarskoye Selo, or what is now Pushkin. Catherine, started out as a minor German princess. Her birth name was Sophie Friederike Auguste, and she grew

Catherine the Great BORN: May 2, 1729 in Stettin, Prussia (now Szczecin, Poland) DIED: November 6, 1796 near Saint Petersburg, Russia [IMAGE] A Russian Empress for thirty-four years, during which Russia became a world super-power. When Catherine II, seized the Russian throne from her less-than-perfect husband, Peter III, she had absolutely no right to it! She wasn't even born a Russian, nor was her name Catherine at first. In fact, her birth name

In Dashkova’s memoir, she gave credits to her large role in the plot of overthrowing Peter III; however, Catherine disagreed. She rebutted that it was her plan of action after the death of the Empress Elizabeth and the vision of the coup was established long ago. My initial observation of Dashkova is her ability to be extraordinary despite

Catherine the Manipulator Known as one of the greatest rulers in history, Catherine the Great was a complex, dignified, and, most importantly, calculatingly intelligent woman. Despite the negative connotations that come with a word like “calculating,” in Catherine’s case it was an important trait to have; it was the close scrutiny and pressure imposed upon her as a royal female figure that forced Catherine to constantly have the upper hand and look out for herself no matter the cost or the method

setting mainly in the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg. She is surrounded by friends, foes, lovers, and allies and must navigate the vicious royal court in order to gain the Grand Duke Peters hand in marriage. Sophie must gain the respect of the Empress Elizabeth and the love of her beautiful, but harsh, nephew Peter, all while quickly climbing the social ladder of the Imperial Court. This novel is classified as Historical Fiction and Young Adult,