Yekaterina Nelidova

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Who is Yekaterina Nelidova?

Yekaterina Ivanovna Nelidova was a Russian noble and lady in waiting. She was the royal mistress of Tsar Paul I of Russia.

Nelidova graduated from the Smolny Institute in 1776 and became a lady in waiting of first Grand Duchess Natalya and then Grand Duchess Maria. She had a relationship with Grand Duke Paul, the future monarch, and acted as a successful mediator between him and people he was in conflict with. Her position also acquired her relatives with positions at court. She left her position at court in 1798.

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on July 23, 2013

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