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Catherine II


(b. May 2, 1729, Szczecin, West Pomerania, Poland – d. Nov. 17, 1796, Winter Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia )

Gender: F

Also known as:

  • Catherine 2
  • Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst
  • Catherine
  • Catherine the Great
  • Empress of All Russia

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