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
Both of my parents were born as subjects to a teen-age heir, Peter II, who escaped the German invasion, in 1941, to end up in the United States.
From The New Yorker • Jun. 5, 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
He was in position for 17 years and was followed by Peter II, who died young after being hit by a car, and then Peter III.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2018
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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