Birthdate: May 2, 1729
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
Died: November 17, 1796
Catherine the Great ruled as empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. Under her leadership, Enlightenment-inspired reforms sparked a cultural and scientific renaissance in Russia. She enlisted the support of noble favorites and skilled military leaders to govern the expanding Russian Empire through conquest and diplomacy. Catherine oversaw colonization, city founding, and modernization efforts in Russia, adopting Western European practices. However, her reign was marked by challenges like rebellions and the persistence of serfdom.
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