When was Grigory Potemkin born?
October 11, 1739
September 30, 1759
October 31,1749
September 11,1730
Answer
Grigory Aleksandrovich Potemkin was born on October 11, 1739 in Chişinău, Principality of Moldavia. He was a Russian statesman, military leader and favorite of Catherine the Great. He served as a key advisor to the Empress during her reign and was instrumental in her territorial expansion. Potemkin was a controversial figure who has been both praised and criticized for his role in Russian history.
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