About Semyon Zorich
Lived 1745 – 1799 (aged 53–54). Semyon Zorich was a military personnel.
Count Semyon Zorich (1743–1799) was a Serbian-born Russian lieutenant-general and count of the Holy Roman Empire. He served Russia against the Prussians and Turks. A member of the Russian court, he was presented to Empress Catherine the Great by Grigory Potemkin and, after having been tested by Praskovja Bruce and doctor Rogerson, became the Empress' lover. He was most influential in the commercial development of Shklov and Mogilev.
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Who was Semyon Zorich?
Imperial Russian general
When was Semyon Zorich born?
Semyon Zorich was born in 1745 in Čurug.
When did Semyon Zorich die?
Semyon Zorich died in 1799 in Shklov.
What was Semyon Zorich's occupation?
Semyon Zorich was a military personnel.
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