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Ivan VI of Russia

1740–1764 · Welf

The fifth Emperor of Russia. Born at Saint Petersburg. Died at Shlisselburg.

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Reigned

1740–1741

Emperor of all the Russias

Emperor at two months, prisoner for life

Ivan VI became emperor of Russia in 1740 at two months old and was deposed a year later. He spent the rest of his life in custody and was killed by his guards in Shlisselburg fortress in 1764 during a rescue attempt.

Family

Father: Duke Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick
Mother: Anna Leopoldovna

Related to

Ivan VI of Russia was the 27× great-grandson of Charlemagne.
Ivan VI of Russia was the first cousin twice removed of Victoria.
Ivan VI of Russia was the third cousin 4 times removed of Louis XIV of France.