Who did Poniatowski become intimately involved with at Saint Petersburg?
Maria Theresa
Elizabeth of Russia
Catherine the Great
Anne of Russia
Answer
Poniatowski became intimately involved with Catherine the Great at Saint Petersburg. Catherine was impressed by Poniatowski's charm and intelligence, and they began a passionate affair. Their relationship lasted for several years, and Poniatowski was eventually made a prince of the Russian Empire.
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