Peter II
Americannoun
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The dramatic dynamic is this: Catherine, who became ruler of Russia by overthrowing her own husband, Peter II, in a coup d'état, is beset by various challenges to the throne.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2019
Peter II, the last king of Yugoslavia, suffered a less drastic fate in 1945 at the hands of the prime minister, Josip Broz Tito.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 30, 2019
Crown Prince Alexander's office says Churchill's offer was "most likely" made in May 1945, during a meeting with King Peter II.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2016
Lending instant luster to the new cathedral were King Peter II and Queen Alexandra, in exile from Yugoslavia, which abolished the monarchy in 1945.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2016
Dolgorouki's claim, that Peter II had made a secret will leaving the throne to his bride, was laughed to scorn.
From The Story of Russia by Bergen, R. Van
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