Catherine II of Russia
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Catherine II of Russia
Summary
Catherine II of Russia is a human[1]. Born in Szczecin[2], she… she was born on April 21, 1729[3]. She died in Saint Petersburg[4]. She worked as a politician[5], monarch[6], art collector[7], and aristocrat[8]. She ranks in the top 0.086% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225,492 views/month, #862 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Catherine II of Russia's place of birth was Szczecin[2].
- Catherine II of Russia passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
- Catherine II of Russia was born on April 21, 1729[3].
- Burial took place at Peter and Paul Cathedral[10].
- Catherine II of Russia's father was Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst[11].
- Catherine II of Russia's mother was Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp[12].
- Among Catherine II of Russia's spouses was Peter III of Russia[13].
- A child of Catherine II of Russia was Paul I of Russia[14].
- A child of Catherine II of Russia was Anna Petrovna[15].
- A child of Catherine II of Russia was Alexey Bobrinsky[16].
- A child of Catherine II of Russia was Elizabeth Grigoryevna Temkina[17].
- Catherine II of Russia held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
- Catherine II of Russia held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[19].
- Catherine II of Russia held citizenship in Russia[20].
- German was Catherine II of Russia's native language[21].
- Catherine II of Russia is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[22].
- Catherine II of Russia's professions included politician[5].
- Catherine II of Russia worked as a monarch[6].
- Catherine II of Russia worked as an art collector[7].
- Catherine II of Russia's professions included aristocrat[8].
- Catherine II of Russia held the position of Emperor of all the Russias[23].
- Catherine II of Russia received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[24].
- Catherine II of Russia received the Order of the White Eagle[25].
- Catherine II of Russia received the Order of the Black Eagle[26].
- Catherine II of Russia received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[27].
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Origins and Family
Catherine II of Russia was born in Szczecin[2]. She was born on April 21, 1729[3]. Her father was Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst[11]. Her mother was Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp[12]. She is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[22]. German was her native language[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[5], monarch[6], art collector[7], and aristocrat[8]. Catherine II of Russia held the position of Emperor of all the Russias[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[24], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of the White Eagle[25], an order[30], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[31], founded in 1705[32]; Order of the Black Eagle[26], an order[33], in Kingdom of Prussia[34], founded in 1701[35]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[27], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; Order of St. Andrew[38], an order[39], in Russian Empire[40], founded in 1698[41]; and Order of Saint Catherine[42], an order of chivalry for women[43], in Russian Empire[44], founded in 1714[45].
Personal Life
Among Catherine II of Russia's spouses was Peter III of Russia[13]. Children include Paul I of Russia[14], a sovereign[46], 1754–1801[47], of Russian Empire[48], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[49]; Anna Petrovna[15], 1757–1759[50], of Russian Empire[51], awarded the Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Saint Catherine[52]; Alexey Bobrinsky[16], a military personnel[53], 1762–1813[54], of Russian Empire[55], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[56]; and Elizabeth Grigoryevna Temkina[17], 1775–1854[57], of Russian Empire[58]. Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[59], a Christian denominational family[60], founded in 1517[61]; Russian Orthodox Church[62], a national Church[63], in Russia[64], founded in 1448[65], headquartered in Danilov Monastery[66]; and Eastern Orthodoxy[67], a Christian denominational family[68].
Death and Burial
Catherine II of Russia died in Saint Petersburg[4]. The cause of death was stroke[69]. Burial took place at Peter and Paul Cathedral[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Catherine II of Russia include Krasnodar[70], a city or town[71], in Russia[72], founded in 1793[73]; Dnipro[74], a big city[75], in Ukraine[76], founded in 1776[77]; Krasnodar International Airport[78], an international airport[79], in Russia[80]; Marks[81], an administrative divisions of Russia[82], in Russia[83], founded in 1765[84]; Imperatritsa Ekaterina Velikaya[85], a battleship[86]; Catherine the Great[87], a Fabergé egg[88], in Russian Empire[89], founded in 1914[90]; Ekaterina II[91], an ironclad warship[92], in Russia[93]; and Lomonosov Bridge[94].
Why It Matters
Catherine II of Russia ranks in the top 0.086% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225,492 views/month, #862 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[95] She is known by 195 alternative names across languages and contexts.[96]
Works attributed to her include Nakaz[97], a proclamation[98], in Russian Empire[99]. Entities named for her include Krasnodar[70], a city or town[71], in Russia[72], founded in 1793[73]; Dnipro[74], a big city[75], in Ukraine[76], founded in 1776[77]; Krasnodar International Airport[78], an international airport[79], in Russia[80]; Marks[81], an administrative divisions of Russia[82], in Russia[83], founded in 1765[84]; Imperatritsa Ekaterina Velikaya[85], a battleship[86]; and Catherine the Great[87], a Fabergé egg[88], in Russian Empire[89], founded in 1914[90].
FAQs
Where was Catherine II of Russia born?
Born in Szczecin[2], Catherine II of Russia…
Where did Catherine II of Russia die?
Catherine II of Russia died in Saint Petersburg[4].
Who were Catherine II of Russia's parents?
Catherine II of Russia's father was Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst[11]. Catherine II of Russia's mother was Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp[12].
Who was Catherine II of Russia married to?
Catherine II of Russia's spouses include Peter III of Russia[13].
What did Catherine II of Russia do for work?
Catherine II of Russia worked as politician[5], monarch[6], art collector[7], and aristocrat[8].
What awards did Catherine II of Russia receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[24], Order of the White Eagle[25], Order of the Black Eagle[26], and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[27].