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Peter III of Russia

1728–1762 · Romanov

The seventh Emperor of Russia, 1762. Born at Kiel. Died at Ropsha.

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Reigned

1762–1762

Emperor of all the Russias

Six months, then his wife took over

Peter III ruled Russia for six months in 1762 before his wife overthrew him in a palace coup. He died in custody eight days later, and she reigned as Catherine the Great.

Family

Father: Charles Frederick, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp
Mother: Anna Petrovna of Russia
Married: Catherine II of Russia 1745
Children (1): Paul I of Russia 1754

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Peter III of Russia was the 27× great-grandson of Charlemagne.
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