Catherine II of Russia
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Catherine II of Russia
Summary
Catherine II of Russia is a human[1]. Born in Szczecin[2], she… she was born on April 21, 1729[3]. She died in Saint Petersburg[4]. She died on November 17, 1796[5]. She worked as a politician[6], monarch[7], art collector[8], and aristocrat[9]. She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Catherine II of Russia's place of birth was Szczecin[2].
- Catherine II of Russia passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
- Catherine II of Russia was born on April 21, 1729[3].
- Catherine II of Russia was born on May 2, 1729[11].
- Catherine II of Russia died on November 17, 1796[5].
- Catherine II of Russia died on November 6, 1796[12].
- Burial took place at Peter and Paul Cathedral[13].
- Catherine II of Russia's father was Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst[14].
- Catherine II of Russia's mother was Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp[15].
- Among Catherine II of Russia's spouses was Peter III of Russia[16].
- A child of Catherine II of Russia was Paul I of Russia[17].
- A child of Catherine II of Russia was Anna Petrovna[18].
- A child of Catherine II of Russia was Alexey Bobrinsky[19].
- A child of Catherine II of Russia was Elizabeth Grigoryevna Temkina[20].
- Catherine II of Russia held citizenship in Russian Empire[21].
- Catherine II of Russia held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[22].
- German was Catherine II of Russia's native language[23].
- Catherine II of Russia worked as a politician[6].
- Catherine II of Russia worked as a monarch[7].
- Catherine II of Russia's professions included art collector[8].
- Catherine II of Russia's professions included aristocrat[9].
- Catherine II of Russia held the position of Emperor of all the Russias[24].
- Catherine II of Russia received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[25].
- Catherine II of Russia received the Order of the White Eagle[26].
- Catherine II of Russia received the Order of the Black Eagle[27].
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Origins and Family
Catherine II of Russia was born in Szczecin[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 21, 1729[3] and May 2, 1729[11]. Her father was Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst[14]. Her mother was Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp[15]. German was her native language[23].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], monarch[7], art collector[8], and aristocrat[9]. Catherine II of Russia held the position of Emperor of all the Russias[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[25], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of the White Eagle[26], an order[30], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[31], founded in 1705[32]; Order of the Black Eagle[27], an order[33], in Kingdom of Prussia[34], founded in 1701[35]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[36], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; Order of St. Andrew[39], an order[40], in Russian Empire[41], founded in 1698[42]; and Order of Saint Catherine[43], an order of chivalry for women[44], in Russian Empire[45], founded in 1714[46].
Personal Life
Catherine II of Russia was married to Peter III of Russia[16]. Children include Paul I of Russia[17], a sovereign[47], 1754–1801[48], of Russian Empire[49], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[50]; Anna Petrovna[18], 1757–1759[51], of Russian Empire[52], awarded the Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Saint Catherine[53]; Alexey Bobrinsky[19], a military personnel[54], 1762–1813[55], of Russian Empire[56], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[57]; and Elizabeth Grigoryevna Temkina[20], 1775–1854[58], of Russian Empire[59]. Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[60], a Christian denominational family[61], founded in 1517[62]; Russian Orthodox Church[63], a national Church[64], in Russia[65], founded in 1448[66], headquartered in Danilov Monastery[67]; and Eastern Orthodoxy[68], a Christian denominational family[69].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include November 17, 1796[5] and November 6, 1796[12]. Catherine II of Russia died in Saint Petersburg[4]. The cause of death was stroke[70]. She is buried at Peter and Paul Cathedral[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Catherine II of Russia include Dnipro[71], a big city[72], in Ukraine[73], founded in 1776[74]; Catherine the Great[75], a Fabergé egg[76], in Russian Empire[77], founded in 1914[78]; Ekaterina II[79], an ironclad warship[80], in Russia[81]; Lomonosov Bridge[82], a road bridge[83], in Russia[84], founded in 1787[85]; Marks[86], an administrative divisions of Russia[87], in Russia[88], founded in 1765[89]; Krasnodar International Airport[90], an international airport[91], in Russia[92]; Krasnodar[93], a city or town[94], in Russia[95], founded in 1793[96]; and Imperatritsa Ekaterina Velikaya[97].
Why It Matters
Catherine II of Russia has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] She is known by 166 alternative names across languages and contexts.[98]
Works attributed to her include Nakaz[99], a proclamation[100], in Russian Empire[101]. Entities named for her include Dnipro[71], a big city[72], in Ukraine[73], founded in 1776[74]; Catherine the Great[75], a Fabergé egg[76], in Russian Empire[77], founded in 1914[78]; Ekaterina II[79], an ironclad warship[80], in Russia[81]; Lomonosov Bridge[82], a road bridge[83], in Russia[84], founded in 1787[85]; Marks[86], an administrative divisions of Russia[87], in Russia[88], founded in 1765[89]; and Krasnodar International Airport[90], an international airport[91], in Russia[92].
FAQs
Where was Catherine II of Russia born?
Born in Szczecin[2], Catherine II of Russia…
Where did Catherine II of Russia die?
Catherine II of Russia died in Saint Petersburg[4].
Who were Catherine II of Russia's parents?
Catherine II of Russia's father was Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst[14]. Catherine II of Russia's mother was Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp[15].
Who was Catherine II of Russia married to?
Catherine II of Russia's spouses include Peter III of Russia[16].
What did Catherine II of Russia do for work?
Catherine II of Russia worked as politician[6], monarch[7], art collector[8], and aristocrat[9].
What awards did Catherine II of Russia receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[25], Order of the White Eagle[26], Order of the Black Eagle[27], and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[36].