It is better to be subject to the Laws under one Master, th… - Catherine II of Russia

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It is better to be subject to the Laws under one Master, than to be subservient to many.

Catherine II of Russia

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Catherine II of Russia or Catherine the Great (Екатерина II Алексеевна [Yekaterína II Alekséyevna] (21 April 1729 {2 May O.S.} – 6 November 1796 {17 November O.S.}) reigned as Empress of Russia for more than three decades; born Sophie Augusta Fredericka of Anhalt-Zerbst. She was the daughter of Christian August, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, and Joanna Elisabeth of Golstein-Gottorp.

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Alternative Names: Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst • Empress Catherine II • Catherine II • Ekaterina II of Russia • Catherine the Great • Catherine II, Czarina of Russia • Catherine II, Empress of Russia • Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst • Sophie Friederike Auguste of Anhalt-Zerbst • Ekaterina Alexeyevna of Russia • Catherine Romanova • Catherine Alexeievna Romanova • Ekaterina Alexeyevna Romanova • Yekaterina Alekseyevna • Catharine II. • Catharine II, the Great • Catharine II the Great

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