Russian Empire

Empress of Russia for Ninety-Six Minutes

She ruled the world's largest empire for barely an hour and a half, then vanished from history completely.

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Russian Empire18th CenturyPalace CoupsCatherine The GreatRoyal SuccessionPolitical ErasureImperial PowerWomen RulersMonarchyCover Ups

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