Catherine the Great.

Catherine the Great was born in 1729. She married the king of Russia, Peter III, but hated him. She made friends and allies out of the army generals and when she was left alone in Saint Petersburg had a coup against him. She lived a life of extravagance which was a harsh contrast to the life of most of the peasants. she was called "Great" as she was very good at conquering more land for Russia.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson was born in 1850. He is famous for writing the books Treasure Island and Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He married Fanny Vandegrift Osbourne who had been previously married and had 3 children. He died in 1896 leaving an unfinished book.