In Russia
Catherine II (The Great), born Sophia Augusta Frederica of Anhalt-Zerbst, Germany, married Peter III, foppish and doltish grandson of Peter I (The Great). Peter III also had German blood on his fathers side, and was deposed by Catherine and assassinated, most likely by Catherine's supporters.
When Catherine the Great died in 1796 her son was crowned Tsar Paul I.
Catherine the Great was reburied after her tomb was ransacked in 1922. She is currently buried in St. Petersburg, Russia at the St. Peter and Paul fortress.
Catherine the great didn't intend to give up no power.
Peter the Great and Catherine the Great were both Russian rulers.
Ruled Russia
Catherine the Great's husband was Tsar Peter III.Catherine the Great's husband was Tsar Peter III.Peter III
I believe Peter was the Czar and Catherine was his wife. Catherine ruled the country better in my opinion.
Catherine I was Peter the Great's successor.
In 1745,Catherine the Great married then Grand Duke Peter Romanov. He became Tsar Peter III in 1762. He also became dead later in 1762, when Catherine, her lover and some friends had Peter murdered so she could become Empress.
Catherine the Great was Tsar of Russia.
Catherine the Great was the ruler of Russia.
They tried to emulate some of the elements of the West while purposely neglecting others.
Catherine the Great had it built. It symbolizes the greatness and glory of Russia and one of its most famous rulers (Peter the Great).
Peter the Great AND Catherine the Great (or II).
Catherine the Great reigned from July 9, 1762 to November 17, 1976. Her predecessor was Peter III and her successor was Paul I.