Properties (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Byzantine_Emperor
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
Stettin, Prussia
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| gptkbp:born |
May 2, 1729
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Paul_I_of_Russia
gptkb:Anna_Petrovna Sofia Alexandra |
| gptkbp:culturalContribution |
gptkb:Correspondence_with_Voltaire
Encouraged trade and commerce Encouraged scientific research Promoted agricultural reforms Encouraged the arts and architecture Established the Smolny Institute Promoted the study of history Promoted the establishment of public libraries Established the first Russian newspaper Encouraged military reforms Supported the establishment of the first Russian university Promoted the welfare of soldiers and their families Supported the establishment of veterans' organizations Supported the construction of roads and infrastructure Promoted the establishment of agricultural colonies Encouraged the establishment of military academies Encouraged the establishment of military hospitals Encouraged the settlement of new territories Encouraged the translation of foreign works Expanded education for women Promoted the Enlightenment ideas Promoted the commemoration of military heroes Promoted the establishment of a national guard Promoted the establishment of a standing army Promoted the establishment of museums Promoted the establishment of new cities Supported the development of fortifications Supported the development of industry Supported the development of military technology Supported the development of the navy Supported the establishment of the first Russian theater Supported the establishment of monuments and memorials. Encouraged the establishment of military cemeteries Patron_of_the_arts Encouraged_the_development_of_Russian_literature Founded_the_Russian_Academy_of_Arts Reformed_the_Russian_legal_system Supported_the_Russian_Academy_of_Sciences Supported_the_development_of_the_Russian_language |
| gptkbp:died |
November 17, 1796
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| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:Romanov
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Empress Catherine II
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Expansion_of_the_Russian_Empire
Westernization_of_Russia |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Peter_III_of_Russia
|
| gptkbp:reign |
1762-1796
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| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Russian_Orthodox_Church
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Peter_III_of_Russia
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Paul_I_of_Russia
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| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Empress_of_All_Russia
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