HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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Catherine the Great
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Mary Stuart
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Maria Theresa
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Elizabeth Cromwell
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Detailed explanation-1: -Catherine II, called Catherine the Great, reigned over Russia for 34 years-longer than any other female in Russian history. As empress, Catherine westernized Russia. She led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe. She championed the arts and reorganized the Russian law code.
Detailed explanation-2: -Paul I of Russia was Emperor of Russia (or Tsar) between 1796 and 1801. Paul succeeded his mother, Catherine the Great.
Detailed explanation-3: -The reign of Catherine II (the Great; 1762–96)
Detailed explanation-4: -At age 16, she married Karl Ulrich (later Peter III), the heir to the throne of Russia. Shortly after Ulrich ascended the throne, Catherine led a successful rebellion against him. Ulrich abdicated, and in September 1762 Catherine was crowned empress of Russia.