However, she did have four children in total:
* Paul I (1754-1801): He succeeded his mother as Emperor of Russia.
* Maria (1759-1776): She died at the age of 17.
* Elizabeth (1762): She died shortly after birth.
* A stillborn son (1773)
There are many theories and rumors about Catherine's relationships and the paternity of her children. However, it's widely accepted that Paul I was the son of Peter III, though there was significant tension between mother and son.