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So to me Catherine the Great occupies a unique place in History. She didn't have a drop of Russian blood but claimed the Imperial Throne. She ended up being one of the Greatest Russian Monarchs in history. And she also was one of the only female rulers to act like a man sexually. She openly kept favorites, and rewarded them based on sexual prowess. So my question/challenge is to create an English "Catherine the Great". She doesn't have to overthrow her husband but she has to openly keep favorites/lovers and govern without any input from her husband.