Assassination of Peter III
Strangles Peter III in plot to place Catherine II on the throne
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Orlov Biography and Timeline
Follow Orlov through 9 dated historical records for Russia.
Orlov, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
9Distinct records
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1762–1833Years on this page
1762
Death of Orlov
Strangles Peter III in plot to place Catherine II on the throne
Coup
Leader in plot to dethrone & assassinate Peter III & place Catherine II on the throne. A paramour of Catherine II
Role range: 1917-1918
1770
Battle of Chesma
Defeats the Turks near the Island of Chios off Anatolia
Role range: 1768-1774
Capture of Navarino
The Russian Fleet sails into the Mediterranean & captures Navarino
1825
Rebellion of suppress the Decembrist
Helps suppress the Decembrist uprising
Rebellion of suppress the Decembrist
Helps suppress the Decembrist uprising
Role range: 1917-1918
Rebellion of suppress the Decembrist
Helps suppress the Decembrist uprising
1833
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Turkey
Records, sources and methodology
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