Catherine+the+Great

Catherine the Great


 * Reign:** 1762-1796
 * Country:** Russia
 * Ascension:** went to Russia to marry heir to thrown 1744, 1762 overthrew husband and took throne for herself
 * Religion:** Russian Orthodox
 * Contributions to Country:** undertook wide range of internal political reforms, waged two successful wars against Ottoman Empire, occupied vast territories on Southern boundaries
 * Personal Characteristics:** inteligent, strong-willed
 * Most Famous for:** advanced countries border to Black Sea