Catherine II of Russia

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Monarch · Kingdom of Prussia

Date of birth: May 2, 1729
Died on November 17, 1796: Died at the age of 67; Would have turned 297 today

eighth Emperor of Russia, called the Great, r. 1762–1796 (lived 1729-1796)

The story behind the name

Catherine II of Russia was a monarch (Kingdom of Prussia). Catherine II of Russia was born on May 2, 1729 in Szczecin. Among other things, Catherine II of Russia was known for Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences and Accademia delle Arti del Disegno. Catherine II of Russia founded Order of St. Vladimir.

Known interest

Commission on Sloboda regiments

Founded company

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Facts about Catherine

Born: May 2, 1729 in Szczecin
Died: November 17, 1796
Nationality: Kingdom of Prussia and Russian Empire
Occupations: Monarch, Art collector, Politician, and Aristocrat
Languages: French, German, and Russian
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 121 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: May 2, 1729
Born on a: Monday
Zodiac sign: Taurus

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What makes Catherine II of Russia unique

In memory: Died at the age of 67
Today: Would have turned 297 today

First award in 1763, the year Catherine II of Russia turned 34.

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Awards

Award	Year
Royal Order of the Seraphim	1763
Order of Saint Anna	–
Order of St. Andrew	–
Order of the Black Eagle	–
Order of the White Eagle	–

Groups

Name	From	To
Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences	–	–
Accademia delle Arti del Disegno	–	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Commission on Sloboda regiments	–
Hermitage Museum	–
Tsaritsyno Park + palace	–
Order of St. Vladimir	–
Alexander Palace	–

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