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Rulers Prior to Nicholas II / Re: Family of Tsarevitch Alexei Petrovitch
« on: February 26, 2017, 03:17:36 AM »
"Grand Duchess Natalia, the king's sister on his mother and father, was born July 23, 1714. Not that she was beautiful: she had chicken pox and it was a bit of a snub, but she was well built, had an excellent mind and judgment. She was of medium height and rather full, rather than a blessing, she had a kind face, beautiful neck and hands. Friends of Princess Elizabeth quarreled with her king, which for the poor princess was enough, so she had no idea of access to power. Her character was delicious, she was generous to all and merciful to the poor, loved pleasure, was very disposed to foreigners, very fluent in French and in English. With great sorrow she saw in the heart of the way into the abyss, which sought to her brother, and very much wanted to save him, but she was not able to talk to him, and she knew that the king inspired neglected. In short, it was one of the most perfect princess in the world, which turned out to be a blessing in Russia, if survived; but the sadness that had caused her to have caused tuberculosis, from which she died December 3, 1728, mourned by all who knew her, and, above all foreigners".
James Francis Fitz-James Stuart, 2nd Duke of Berwick, 2nd Duke of Liria and Xerica "A report of Muscovy in 1731"
James Francis Fitz-James Stuart, 2nd Duke of Berwick, 2nd Duke of Liria and Xerica "A report of Muscovy in 1731"