Proper noun
Poniatowski (plural Poniatowskis)
A surname from Polish.
Catherine supported Poniatowski as a candidate to become the next king. Source: Internet
In 1757, Poniatowski served in the British forces during the Seven Years' War, thus severing close relationships with Catherine. Source: Internet
News of Catherine's plan spread and Frederick II (others say the Ottoman sultan ) warned her that if she tried to conquer Poland by marrying Poniatowski, all of Europe would oppose her. Source: Internet
She told Poniatowski to marry someone else to remove all suspicion. Source: Internet