What was Lanskoy's position in Catherine the Great's court?
Court Jester
Personal Secretary
Favourite and Lover
Head of Guards
Answer
Pyotr Lanskoy was a favourite and lover of Catherine the Great, who ruled the Russian Empire from 1762 to 1796. Lanskoy was born into a noble family in 1745. He joined the Russian military and rose through the ranks to become a general. In 1775, he was appointed as Catherine's favourite. Lanskoy was a popular figure at court and was known for his good looks and charm.
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