Supported by the military and hailed by the people, the German princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbs Empress is sacred to our Lady of Kazan in St. Petersburg under the name of Catherine II at the age of 43 years instead of her husband Tsar Peter III.
Catherine II ruled Russia for 34 years.
July, 9 1762
Empress Catherine II of Russia
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