Catherine the Great

Rise to Power

Catherine's rise to power was marked by strategic alliances and a coup against her husband.

Peter III's Coronation

5 January 1762

Peter III was crowned, making Catherine the Empress consort of Russia.

Coup Against Peter III

8 July 1762

Catherine overthrew Peter III with the help of the Ismailovsky Regiment and began her reign as Empress Catherine II.

Coronation

22 September 1762

Catherine was formally crowned Empress Catherine II of Russia.