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Danielle Farrand

Peter III. Of Russia. Danielle Farrand. HISTORY. Born February 21, 1728 Born in Kiel, Germany and became Duke of Holstein- Gottorp after the death of his parents ( His mother died 2 weeks after his birth and his father died when he was 11 years old).

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Danielle Farrand

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  1. Peter III. Of Russia Danielle Farrand

  2. HISTORY • Born February 21, 1728 • Born in Kiel, Germany and became Duke of Holstein-Gottorpafter the death of his parents (His mother died 2 weeks after his birth and his father died when he was 11 years old). • He later became the Proclaimed King of Fineland. • He had an arranged marriage with Catherine the Great . • He gained the throne of Russia in 1762. • Emperor of Russia for 6th months

  3. FOREIGN POLICY • Very pro-Prussian • Immediately after taking over the throne, he ended the 7 years war and made peace with Prussia • After withdrawing troops from Prussia, Prussia claimed Russia to be an ally and no longer an enemy • Desired to expand Russia’s power westwards —he looked to Denmark and Northern Germany • Planned a war against Denmark- accused of planning an unpatriotic war (ultimately this was is seen as a failure for Peter III.)

  4. DOMESTIC POLICY • Passed 220 new laws during his throne • Called for religious freedom in Russia • Got rid of the secret police within the country • Fought corruption within the country • His most popular reforms was the manifesto of February 1762, which exempted the nobility from obligatory state and military service. It also gave them freedom to travel abroad. • Established the first state bank in Russia

  5. RELATIONSHIP WITH CATHERINE • Their marriage was arrange and not a happy one. • Catherine described peter as an “idiot”, “drunkard from Holstein”, and a “good-for-nothing”. • They produced a son, Paul. Although, Catherine had claimed that Paul was not fathered by Peter. • During their residence in Oranienbaum, each had numerous other lovers.

  6. PETER’S DEATH • Died July 17, 1762 • His supposedly assassination was a result of a conspiracy led by his wife, Catherine. • Catherine’s lover, his brother, and the guards carried out this murder. They announced to Catherine in a letter that “the monster is dead” • It was announced that he had died of hemorrhoids. • After his death, Catherine the Great claimed the throne. • Catherine established that she was the savor of Russia and that Peter was going to be the crucifier of Russia.

  7. WORKS CITED • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_III_of_Russia • http://www.nndb.com/people/581/000078347/

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