He was a morphine addict and spent many years trying to wean himself off. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Born without a drop of Russian blood inside her veins, the German-born Sophie Friederike Auguste died as Catherine the Great of Russia, whose successful 34-year reign became known as the Golden Age of Russia. Try again later. Orphaned at only 17 yrs of age, she only had had 11 years with her Dad, and 17 years with her Mom. Restricted Use only. Additionally, by selecting varieties that are well-suited for your climate and soil type, you can increase the chances of success with each planting season. It amazes how someone with such a famous father was just discarded by so many people. //-->