Yemelyan Pugachev
Russian rebel leader of 1773-1774 uprising
Born
1742
284 years ago
Died
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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