Peter III of Russia

Peter III of Russia was a short-reigned emperor from 1761 until his assassination in 1762. He was known for his sympathetic attitudes toward Prussia and his reforms aimed at modernizing Russia, though he struggled with political opposition. His rule was quickly overturned by his wife, Catherine the Great, who staged a coup and became empress. Peter’s reign is often viewed as brief and tumultuous, marked by internal conflicts and his controversial policies. His inability to solidify power led to his sudden downfall, making his role in Russian history significant mainly as a transitional figure in the rise of Catherine the Great.