Yekaterina von Engelhardt
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Yekaterina von Engelhardt (Russian: Екатерина Васильевна Энгельгардт; 1761–1829) was a Russian lady in waiting and noblewoman. She was the niece and lover of Grigory Potyomkin, and the favored lady-in-waiting of Catherine the Great. Alongside her sisters, she was given a favored position at the Russian Imperial court during the reign of Catherine, where they were described as "Almost Grand Duchesses",[1] the jewels of the court and honorary members of the Imperial family.
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Yekaterina von Engelhardt | |
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Born | Yekaterina Vasilievna Engelhardt 1761 |
Died | 7 February 1869 Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Noble family | Engelhardt |
Spouse(s) | Count Paul Martynovich Skavronsky Count Giulio Renato Litta |
Issue | Catherine Bagration Maria Skavronskya |
Father | Vasili von Engelhardt |
Mother | Elena Alexandrovna Potemkina |
Occupation | Lady-in-waiting to Catherine the Great |
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