Catherine the Great Builds a New Russia
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- George Back, English sea officer and explorer (North Canada), born in Stockport, Cheshire (d. 1878)
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Catherine the Great (1729-1796)
German-born Empress of Russia (1762-96) who expanded the Russian empire, dies of a stroke at 67
About November 6, 1796
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 227 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio
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