Statesmen
Grigory Potemkin
Statesman and military commander
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- 1774–1791
A close associate of Catherine II who directed the administration and development of the empire's southern territories. He took part in the annexation of Crimea and the creation of the Black Sea Fleet, and commanded armies in the Russo-Turkish War of 1787–1791.
- Lifetime
- 1739–1791
- Title
- His Serene Highness, Prince of Taurida
- Role
- Field marshal and administrator