Catherine the Great Builds a New Russia
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Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great [Catherine II], German-born Empress of Russia (1762-96) who expanded the Russian empire, dies of a stroke at 67
1796 Highlights
About November 6, 1796
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 225 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio