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	Catherine II of Russia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Grigori Orlov, Catherine's lover at the time, headed a conspiracy in which Catherine led a group of troops to the palace in which Peter was residing.
		Catherine took a leading role in the partitions of Poland in 1790s, afraid that the May Constitution of Poland might bring a renaissance of the Commonwealth power and the growing democratic movements inside the Commonwealth might became a threat to the European monarchies.
		Catherine subscribed to the Enlightenment and considered herself a "philosopher on the throne." She was very aware of her image abroad, and ever desired to be perceived by Europe as a civilized and enlightened monarch, even though in Russia she often played the part of the tyrant.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Catherine_II_the_Great (2003 words)

	Catherine II. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Some have questioned the sincerity of Catherine’s enlightened”; outlook, and there is no doubt that she became more conservative as a result of the peasant rising (1773–74) under Pugachev.
		In 1785, Catherine issued a charter that made the gentry of each district and province a legal body with the right to petition the throne, freed nobles from taxation and state service and made their status hereditary, and gave them absolute control over their lands and peasants.
		Catherine and her advisers, particularly Potemkin, developed a program known as the Greek Project, which aimed at a partition of the Ottoman Empire’s European holdings among Russia, Austria, and other countries.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ca/Cathrin2.html (788 words)

	RUSNET :: Encyclopedia :: C :: Catherine II
		At the age of 14 she was chosen to be the wife of Karl Ulrich, duke of Holstein-Gottorp, grandson of Peter the Great and heir to the throne of Russia as the Grand Duke Peter.
		Catherine had only to strike: she had the support of the army, especially the regiments at St.
		In September 1762, she was crowned with great ceremony in Moscow, the ancient capital of the tsars, and began a reign that was to span 34 years as empress of Russia under the title of Catherine II.
	www.rusnet.nl /encyclo/c/catherine_II.shtml (681 words)

	Catherine II
		Catherine II: Bibliography - Bibliography See biographies by H. Troyat (1984) and J. Alexander (1989); study by I. Catherine II: Character and Legacy - Character and Legacy Catherine increased the power and prestige of Russia by skillful diplomacy and...
		Catherine II: Reign - Reign Catherine began her rule with great projects of reform.
		Catherine II: Rise to Power - Rise to Power A German princess, the daughter of Christian Augustus, prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, she...
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	Catherine II on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		or Catherine the Great, 1729-96, czarina of Russia (1762-96).
		THE DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II: Appreciation; He was simply the world's most charismatic Christian; The Pope's death brings to an end a long ministry fighting for human rights and his uncompromising but compassionate...
		Phase III Medical Appoints Catherine M. Vaczy as Executive Vice President and General Counsel; Seasoned Life Sciences Professional Strengthens Management Team by Bringing Valuable Legal and Business Experience.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/C/Cathrin2.asp (418 words)

	Catherine II
		THE DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II: Appreciation; He was simply the world's most charismatic Christian; The Pope's death brings to an end a long ministry fighting for human rights and his uncompromising but compassionate beliefs.
		Catherine Pepinster assesses the life and work of a man who became a priest under Nazi occupation and rose to bear witness ceaselessly around the world.(News) (The Independent Sunday (London, England))
		Perilous royal biography: representations of Catherine II immediately after her seizure of the throne.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0810861.html (292 words)

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		Catherine II, Russian, Soviet, And CIS History, Biographies
		Catherine II or Catherine the Great, 1729–96, czarina of Russia (1762–96).
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