| − | '''Catherine the Great''' (Russian: Екатерина II Великая) (1729-1796) was the powerful empress of [[Russia]] (1762-1796) who ruled as an [[Englishtened Despot]]. She is remembered for leading her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe, and for advancing the [[Partitions of Poland]]. | + | '''Catherine the Great''' (Russian: Екатерина II Великая) (1729-1796) was the powerful empress of [[Russia]] (1762-1796) who ruled as an [[Enlightened Despot]]. She is remembered for leading her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe, and for advancing the [[Partitions of Poland]]. |