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The Rise of Catherine the Great: From German Princess to Empress of Russia

Sophie Friederick, born on May 2, 1729, in Stettin, transformed from a minor German princess into Catherine the Great, the new Russian Empress in 1762. Daughter of Christian Augustus of Anhalt-Zerbst and Johanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp, her journey reflects the historical complexities of royal lineage. Embracing Lutheranism before converting to Eastern Orthodoxy, Catherine's ascension not only reshaped her own destiny but also impacted Russia's history profoundly. Explore her life, family, and cultural interests as she becomes a pivotal figure in Russian civilization.

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The Rise of Catherine the Great: From German Princess to Empress of Russia

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  1. Wall Photos Flair Boxes Sophie Friederick Logout Wall Info Photos Boxes Write something… Share facebook View photos of Sophie Johanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp: My daughter the the new Russian Empress. Date: 1762 Send a message Poke message Catherine the Great: I’m the new Russian Empress Date: 1762 Information Networks: Russia Birthday: May 2, 1729 Civilization: Religion: (?) Lutheranism, then Eastern Orthodox Hometown: German Kingdom of Prussia Sophie Friederick- Catherine The Great Christian Augustus: I'm the prince of Anhalt-zerbst and Catherine is my daughter Date: 1762 Paul I of Russia: I'm the emperor of Russia Date: Friends Catherine the Great:My brother died when we was 12 years old Date: 1762 Insert Picture Here Johanna Christian Paul Catherine the Great: I started as a minor German princess. Ekaterina Yekaterina Grigory

  2. Wall Photos Flair Boxes John F. Kennedy Logout Insert Picture Here Wall Info Photos Boxes Basic Information Networks:Russia Sex:Female Birthday: May 2, 1729 Hometown:Prussia Relationship Status:Married to Peter III Civilization: (name) Religious Views:Lutheranism, then the Eastern Orthodox facebook View photos of Sophie Send a message Poke message Personal Information Activities:Russian Empres Interests: (list) Favorite Music:PleterBustin(1649-1729) suite no.6 in a mirror Favorite Movies:Catherine the great (her own movie) Favorite TV Shows: History channel Favorite Books:Catherine the Great Information Networks: Russia Birthday: May 2, 1729 Civilization: Religion: (?) Lutheranism, then Eastern Orthodox Hometown: German Kingdom of Prussia Sophie Friederick- Catherine The Great Contact Information Photos 2 Albums Address: Russia Family Peter and family Profile pictures

  3. Wall Photos Flair Boxes John F. Kennedy Logout Insert Picture Here Sophie Friederick- Catherine The Great Wall Info Photos Boxes Photos of Sophie (4) facebook (Sophie) Albums(3Photo Alums Family (5 photos) Russia (2) photos Profile Pictures (6) photo

  4. Wall Photos Flair Boxes Character Name Logout Insert Picture Here Sophie Friederick- Catherine The Great Wall Info Photos (Extra) Sophie Friederick was born on May 2, 1729 in Stettin. She is the daughter of Christian Augustus (the prince of Anhalt-zerbst)and of Johanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp. She started as a minor German princess and become the Russian empress. facebook

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