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'''Catherine the Great''' was an empress of [[Russia]] who lived from April 21, 1729 to November 6, 1796.  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) was an empress of [[Russia]] who lived from April 21, 1729 to November 6, 1796.  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]].

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