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About Peter III of Russia
At age 11, Peter III of Russia, born Charles Peter Ulrich of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, was made the Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, following the death of his dad, Charles Frederick. During the reigns of Emperor Elizabeth, Peter was brought to Russia from Germany and was named the successor to the throne.
In 1762, he was made the Emperor of the Russian Empire. His tenure lasted for only six months, making him one of the short-lived rulers of the empire. Despite his unpopularity due to his German background, Peter III introduced a number of reforms including the modernization of the Empire’s army and education.
He was overthrown by a coup believed to have been masterminded by his wife, Empress Catherine II, who later succeeded him.
Family
His mother, Anna Petrovna, was the sister of Emperor Elizabeth and the daughter of Emperor Peter I of Russia. His son was Paul I of Russia.
Trivia
In the 2020 television series entitled “The Great”, his character was portrayed by English actor Nicholas Hoult.
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F.A.Q. about Peter III of Russia
When is his birthday?
Peter III of Russia's birthday is on February 21, 1728.
In how many days is his birthday?
Pyotr's birthday is in 99 days
How old was Pyotr when he died?
He was 34 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 17, 1762.
How old would he be today?
Peter III of Russia would be 296 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Pyotr from?
He was born in Kiel.