Catherine — The Rise of Catherine the Great Character Profile

About Catherine

Originally Princess Sophie Auguste Frederika of Anhalt-Zerbst. Brought to Russia to marry the heir, she gains political acumen under Empress Elizabeth, endures a troubled marriage, and ultimately leads a coup to become Empress of All Russias.

Catherine — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Elisabeth Bergner

Appears in

The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (1)

• Catherine — Family Spouse — Grand Duke Peter (Douglas Fairbanks Jr.)

  Catherine arrives in Russia specifically to wed Peter, forming their foundational family tie.

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