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When did Grigory Potemkin die?
On October 16, 1791 Potemkin died in the open steppe, 60 km from the city Jassy.
Why did Grigory Potemkin die?
Potemkin fell ill in the fever-ridden city of Jassy. October 13, he felt better before collapsing once more.
Where did Grigory Potemkin die?
Potemkin died in the open steppe, 60 km from the Romanian city Jassy.
Did Grigory Potemkin die at home or in a hospital?
Potemkin died in the open steppe, 60 km from the Romanian city Jassy.
Do many believe foul play on Grigory Potemkin's death?
Historians such as Jerzy Łojek suggested he was poisoned because his madness made him a liability, but this is rejected by Montefiore, suggesting he succumbed to bronchial pneumonia instead.
Any other interesting facts about Grigory Potemkin's death?
Potemkin was embalmed and a funeral was held for him in Jassy. Eight days after his death, he was buried.

Question: What happened during that period?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened during Grigory Potemkin's death period?