Catherine the Great

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How did Catherine the Great come to power? Catherine the Great
8 days ago | beth

How did Catherine the Great come to power?

Catherine the Great ascended to the Russian throne after the deposition of her husband, Emperor Peter III, in a coup d'état in 1762. Peter III's unpopular policies and mismanagement contributed to his overthrow, which was supported by influential army officers and nobility, paving the way for Catherine's reign.