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What rank did Potemkin hold in Russia's military?

  • Both a Grand Admiral and the head of all land and irregular forces

  • General

  • Lieutenant

  • Captain

Answer

Potemkin was a Grand Admiral in the Russian navy and the head of all land and irregular forces. He was a close friend and advisor to Catherine the Great, and played a major role in the Russian Empire's expansion in the late 18th century.
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