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Peter The Great
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Peter the Great died in 1725, having suffered from chronic health issues later attributed to an advanced case of gout exacerbated by exposure during his travels and rumored poisoning attempts related to the succession crisis following the execution of his own son, Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich.
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Second French Empire
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The Second French Empire (1852–1870) was the final form of government of France under Charles Louis Napoléon Bonaparte, who reigned as Emperor Napoleon III. It succeeded the Second Republic (1848–1852) and was brought to an end by the Franco-Prussian War. The era is characterized by rapid industrial expansion, aggressive foreign policy aimed at restoring French prestige, and a unique synthesi…
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Texas
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Republic and Annexation
Following Mexican independence from Spain in 1821, Anglo-American settlers began migrating into the region under agreements with the Mexican government, primarily for cotton cultivation. Tensions escalated over issues of slavery, centralist government control, and cultural assimilation, leading to…