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9th July 1762: Catherine the Great becomes Empress of Russia following a coup against her husband, Peter III

Published: July 9, 2024, 2:05 a.m.

Peter III ascended the throne in January 1762 and within just six months had alienated key segments of Russian society. Meanwhile Catherine had garnered support from a number of key individuals due to her alignment with Russian ...