Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great, born in 1729, was Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. A German princess by birth, she rose to power following a coup that overthrew her husband, Peter III. Catherine is known for her extensive reforms in government, education, and the arts, which modernized Russia and expanded its borders significantly. Under her reign, Russia emerged as a major European power, with notable territorial gains including the annexation of Crimea in 1783, a moment that has continued to resonate in Russian-Ukrainian relations today. Catherine's legacy includes both her enlightened policies and her role in shaping the Russian Empire's imperial ambitions.
Born on May 02, 1729 (296 years old)
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Catherine the Great is referenced in relation to the historical annexation of Crimea to the Russian Empire.
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Crimea was first annexed by Tsarist Russia under Catherine the Great in 1783.
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