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So, I was perusing through the Imperial University of Vienna's website, and noticed an article on a "Karl Peter Ulrich", who was the duke of Holstein-Gottorp, and apparently was the next-in-line for the Russian throne before contracting and dying of consumption in 1760. From what I've read, he was apparently very pro-Prussian and often wore Prussian military attire.

What might have happened if Peter hadn't died and had become Emperor during King Frederick's War (or as some of you know it, the Six Years' War)? Could such a change have saved the Kingdom of Prussia? I'm wondering if this could lead to repercussions down the road during the unification of the Empire.

OOC: Yes, as far as I know he did not have TB, but I can't find a medical history for him.
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