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Catherine II of Russia
About
eighth Emperor of Russia, called the Great, r. 1762–1796 (lived 1729-1796)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Catherine II of Russia
- Born
- 1729-05-02
- Died
- 1796-11-06
- Occupation
- politician / monarch / art collector / aristocrat
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire / Kingdom of Prussia
- Birthplace
- Szczecin
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpousePeter III of Russia1745-09-01 — 1762-07-17
- PartnerStanisław August Poniatowski
- PartnerGrigory Orlov
- PartnerAlexander Vasilchikov
- PartnerGregory Potyomkin
Family
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
11 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1763-11-21 | Royal Order of the Seraphim | Received |
| — | Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky | Received |
| — | Order of the White Eagle | Received |
| — | Order of the Black Eagle | Received |
| — | Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class | Received |
Notable Works
- Hermitage Museummuseum in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Languages
Native language
- German
Spoken, written or signed
- Russian
- German
- French
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q36450 ↗
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