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Also was tolerant (relative to the time) of other religions and ethnicities, and in general not a shithead (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Don't forget hated women, to the point where he would kick men from his inner circle if they got married.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Well, he loved his sisters dearly. But HIS court was for the BOYS. [slightly alluring flute solo]

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago

He was cool with Catherine the great.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago

Hard as steel in the field, genteel in the palace!