Ivan VI Antonovich von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, Emperor of All the Russias

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Ivan VI Antonovich von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (Welf), Emperor of All the Russias

Russian: Иван VI Антонович Романов (Брауншвейгский), Император Всероссийский
Also Known As: "Ivanas"
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Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia (Russian Federation)
Death: July 16, 1764 (23)
Shlisselburg Fortress, Shlisselburg, Russia (Russian Federation) (Assassinated)
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Son of Anton-Ulrich von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, Herzog, Fürst zu Lüneburg and Grand Duchess Anna Leopoldovna of Russia
Brother of Catherina Antonovna von Braunsweig-Wolfenbüttel, Prinzessin; Elisabetha Antonovna von Braunsweig-Wolfenbüttel, Prinzessin; Peter Antonovich von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, Prinz and Alexej Braunschweig-Luneburg Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, Prinz

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About Ivan VI Antonovich von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, Emperor of All the Russias

  • Ivan VI Antonovich of Russia (Ivan Antonovich; Russian: Иван VI; Иван Антонович)

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Ivan VI 23 August [O.S. 12 August] 1740 – 16 July [O.S. 5 July] 1764), was proclaimed Emperor of Russia in 1740, as an infant, although he never actually reigned. Within less than a year, he was overthrown by the Empress Elizabeth of Russia, Peter the Great's daughter. Ivan spent the rest of his life as a prisoner and was killed by his guards during an attempt made to free him in 1764..

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1740
August 23, 1740
Saint Petersburg, Russia (Russian Federation)
1764
July 16, 1764
Age 23
Shlisselburg Fortress, Shlisselburg, Russia (Russian Federation)
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Moscow
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