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Religion: Lutheran
Catherine the Great practiced Lutheran during this time period. -
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Religion: Russian Orthodox
Catherine the Great practiced Russian Orthodox in this time period. -
Father Died
Catherine's father, Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, died. -
Son: Paul was Born
Catherine's son, Paul, was born. -
Mother Died
Catherine's mother, Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp, died. -
Catherine conspired against the throne.
Catherine II had conspired with her lover, Gregory Orlov, a Russian lieutenant, along with several others in order to remove Peter from the throne. She was able to get him to step down from power, and assumed control herself. -
Beginning of Reform
Catherine began the steps for real reform in Russia. -
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War and Revolt of Nationalists in Poland
Polish nationalists form a rebellion against Russian influence in Poland. Resulted in a significant Russian victory. -
Reorganization of the Government
Catherine reforms the administration of the government to favor the nobility. -
Reform of the Educational System
Catherine adopted a new large-scale educational system.