Nikita Ivanovich Panin


 

Count Nikita Ivanovich Panin ({{lang-ru|??????? ????????? ??????}}) (September 18 1718March 31 1783) was an influential Russian statesman and political mentor to Catherine the Great for the first eighteen years of her reign. He advocated the Northern Alliance and closer ties with Frederick the Great of Prussia. His staunch opposition to the partitions of Poland led to his being replaced by the more compliant Prince Bezborodko.

Related Topics:
September 18 - 1718 - March 31 - 1783 - Russian - Catherine the Great - Frederick the Great - Prussia - Partitions of Poland - Prince Bezborodko

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Introduction
Early career
Catherine's reign
Decline
Personal qualities
Bibliography

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