Who was Grigory Potemkin's lover and lifelong friend?
Catherine the Great
Maria Theresa
Elizabeth of Russia
Marie Antoinette
Answer
Catherine the Great was Grigory Potemkin's lover and lifelong friend. They met in 1762 and quickly became close. Catherine was impressed by Potemkin's intelligence and ambition, and Potemkin was drawn to Catherine's beauty and power. They had a passionate affair that lasted for many years. Potemkin was a loyal and supportive friend to Catherine, and he helped her to consolidate her power and to expand the Russian Empire.
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