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Catherine II of Russia

Founder · Saint Petersburg Mining University · born May 2, 1729 · died 1796

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Catherine II, commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She came to power after a coup d'état against her husband, Peter III. Her long reign helped Russia thrive under a golden age during the Enlightenment.

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  1. 33Became Emperor of all the RussiasJuly 9, 1762
  2. 34Received the Royal Order of the SeraphimNovember 21, 1763
  3. 44Founded Saint Petersburg Mining UniversityNovember 1, 1773

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