Yemelyan Pugachev

Russian rebel leader of 1773-1774 uprising

Yemelyan Pugachev - Russian rebel leader of 1773-1774 uprising
Born

1742
283 years ago

Died

January 21st, 1775
250 years ago — 33 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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Led a major uprising against the Russian monarchy from 1773 to 1775. Started the rebellion claiming to be the deceased Tsar Peter III. Gained the support of peasants and Cossacks, establishing an extensive, albeit short-lived, control over parts of Russia. The rebellion was marked by several key battles and the capture of the city of Kazan. Eventually defeated by government forces, he was captured in 1775 and executed.

Led the Pugachev's Rebellion against Catherine the Great

Claimed the throne as Peter III

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