Peter III, Emporer of Russia

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(b. Feb. 21, 1728, Kiel, Germany – d. July 17, 1762, Ropsha, Russia )

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Peter III of Russia, born Charles Peter Ulrich of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (1728-1762). He was Emporer of Russia between January and July 1762, when he was overthrown by his wife, Catherine the Great. His son, Paul I of Russia, became Emporer of Russia in 1796 until his death in 1801.

Also known as:

Peter III Fyodorovich
Duke of Holstein-Gottorp
Charles Peter Ulrich Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (née of)

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