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What historical figure does Hoult portray in "The Great"?

  • Alexander the Great

  • Peter the Great

  • Peter III

  • Catherine the Great

Answer

In "The Great", Nicholas Hoult portrays Peter III, the unfortunate and short-lived husband of Catherine the Great. Peter III was crowned Emperor of Russia in 1762 after the death of his aunt, Empress Elizabeth. However, his reign was marked by unpopular policies and erratic behavior, leading to a coup d'état that resulted in his overthrow and assassination just six months later.
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