Catherine the Great
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Catherine the Great. Rise to Power
Rise to Power
Catherine's rise to power was marked by strategic alliances and a coup against her husband.
5 January 1762
Peter III's Coronation
Peter III was crowned, making Catherine the Empress consort of Russia.
8 July 1762
Coup Against Peter III
Catherine overthrew Peter III with the help of the Ismailovsky Regiment and began her reign as Empress Catherine II.
22 September 1762
Coronation
Catherine was formally crowned Empress Catherine II of Russia.
