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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.