Peter III of Russia (Kiel Castle ,1728-Rops, 1762). Duke of Holstein (Charles Peter, 1739-1762) and tsar of Russia (January-July 1762). Mentally immature, was deposed by a group of nobles led by his wife, who succeeded him to the throne as Catherine II. Few days later (July 17) he was killed. Colored engraving.
Peter III of Russia (Kiel Castle ,1728-Rops, 1762). Duke of Holstein (Charles Peter, 1739-1762) and tsar of Russia (January-July 1762). Mentally immature, was deposed by a group of nobles led by his wife, who succeeded him to the throne as Catherine II. Few days later (July 17) he was killed. Colored engraving.