1762 in Russia

Events from the year 1762 in Russia

Incumbents Monarch – Elizabeth (until January 5), Peter III (January 5 – July 9), Catherine II (after July 9)

Events

January 5 – Peter III succeeds Empress Elisabeth of Russia. Peter immediately opens peace negotiations with Prussia. May 15 – The Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762) ends the war between Russia and the Prussia. July 9 – Catherine II deposes her husband Emperor Peter III and becomes empress regnant of Russia.

Births

Elizabeth Divov (d. 1813) Arina Sobakina

Deaths

Elizabeth of Russia Peter III of Russia

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