Catherine the Great

For real world information about Catherine the Great, see Catherine the Great on Wikipedia.

Mentioned-only character
Catherine the Great
Lore
Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Russian Empire
Role	Empress
Mentioned in	Fallout 2

Yekaterina Alexeievna Romanova or Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, (May 2, 1729 – November 17, 1796) was the longest ruling and most renowned female leader of Russia. She reigned from July 9, 1762 until her death in 1796.

Background

She was born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, and came to power after her husband, Peter III, was overthrown at the end of the Seven Years' War. Her accession to power rule of her empire often relied on her noble favorites, including Grigory Orlov and Grigory Potemkin. Under her reign Russia was revitalized, being known as Russia's golden age, growing larger and stronger than ever and becoming recognized as one of the great powers of Europe. On November 16, 1796, Catherine suffered a stroke and died at the age of sixty-seven. She was buried at the Peter and Paul Cathedral in Saint Petersburg.

Notes

Bath attendants at the bathhouse in Klamath make reference to knowing "what Catherine the Great felt like." This alludes to the various urban legends about Catherine the Great, in particular her alleged sexual behavior.

Appearances

Catherine the Great is mentioned only in Fallout 2.