Catherine II supported by the army at St. Petersburg, Russia in 1762 during the coup which overthrew her husband Peter III of Russia. Catherine II of Russia, aka Catherine the Great, 1729 – 1796. German born Empress of Russia.

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Catherine II supported by the army at St. Petersburg, Russia in 1762 during the coup which overthrew her husband Peter III of Russia. Catherine II of Russia, aka Catherine the Great, 1729 – 1796. German born Empress of Russia. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1861.

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