| Full Name |
Catherine II, Empress of Russia (born Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst) |
| Date of Birth |
2 May 1729 |
| Place of Birth |
Szczecin, Pomerania, Prussia |
| Date of Death |
17 November 1796 |
| Place of Death |
Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Russian Empire |
| Education |
Private tutors, self-education |
| Profession |
Empress Regnant of Russia |
| Years of Activity |
1762-1796 |
| Brief Information |
Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, ruled as Empress of Russia from 1762 until 1796, making her the country's longest-ruling female leader. Her reign, often referred to as Russia's Golden Age, saw significant territorial expansion through wars and diplomacy, particularly in the south and west. She promoted the arts, sciences, and education, influenced by the Enlightenment, and initiated reforms in administration, though some social issues remained unresolved. |