Peter III of Russia (1728-1762). Duke of Holstein (Charles P
Peter III of Russia (Kiel Castle, 1728-Rops, 1762). Duke of Holstein (Charles Peter, 1739-1762) and tsar of Russia (January-July 1762). Mentally immature, was deposed by a group of nobles led by his wife, who succeeded him to the throne as Catherine II. Few days later (July 17) he was killed. Colored engraving
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11019657
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48552753
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© Thaliastock / Mary Evans
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