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For to tempt and to be tempted are things very nearly allied... whenever feeling has anything to do in the matter, no sooner is it excited than we have already gone vastly farther than we are aware of.
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Birth: | 2nd May, 1729 |
Death: | 17th November, 1796 |
Nationality: | Russian |
Profession: | Royalty |
Catherine the Great was born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia. She was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from 9 July 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67. Her reign was called Russia's golden age. Russia was revitalized under her reign, growing larger and stronger than ever and becoming recognized as one of the great powers of Europe.
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