Catherine the Great - Empress Catherine at Last - Extra History - Part 3
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Catherine conspires to overthrow Emperor Peter with military support, leading to her declaration as sovereign autocrat of Russia after Peter's abdication and death. She implements policies to reverse Peter's decisions, transforming church property into state assets and converting church serfs into taxpayers to alleviate Russia's financial crisis.
Insights
- Catherine and her lover orchestrated a plot to overthrow Emperor Peter by bribing officials and gaining the support of local guard regiments in St. Petersburg, highlighting the role of corruption and military alliances in political upheaval.
- Following Peter's discovery of the conspiracy, Catherine swiftly seizes power, emphasizing the importance of decisive action in times of political turmoil and the strategic use of loyalty shifts within military factions to secure authority.
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Recent questions
Who was declared sovereign autocrat of Russia?
Catherine
What led to Peter's eventual abdication and death?
Catherine's refusal to share the throne
Where was Catherine declared sovereign autocrat of Russia?
Cathedral of Our Lady Kazan
What policies did Catherine implement to reverse Peter's decisions?
Shift to neutrality in wars and seizure of church lands
How did Catherine gain the loyalty of guard regiments?
By winning over local guard regiments in St. Petersburg
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