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Catherine II (1729-1796)
Made Empress of Russia in 1762 after her husband, Peter III was removed from the throne. Shortly thereafter, he was murdered. Under Catherine, Russia's power grew as its boundaries expanded. Catherine's court was known for its political intrigues.