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She came to power after overthrowing her husband, Peter III. During her long year-reign, Russia experienced a renaissance of culture and sciences, which led to the founding of many new cities, universities, and theatres, along with large-scale immigration from the rest of Europe and the recognition of Russia as one of the great powers of Europe.

She was one of Russia's greatest monarchs.

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Catherine was born in Stettin , which was a part of the Kingdom of Prussia at the time. She had five brothers and sisters. She was educated in three languages Russian , German and French. She grew up as a Lutheran Protestant. When she married Peter, she changed to the Russian Orthodox church. Catherine's marriage was said to be unfaithful and distraught.

Peter and Catherine were each said to have several lovers. After they had been married nine years, Catherine bore a son, Paul. Paul was born on 1 October [ O.