Family
Anna Leopoldovna
Mother and regent of Ivan VI
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- 1718–1746
Granddaughter of Ivan V and niece of Empress Anna. In 1740–1741 she served as regent for the infant Ivan VI following Biron's overthrow. Elizabeth's coup led to her arrest and subsequent exile to Kholmogory.
- Lifetime
- 1718–1746
- Regency
- 1740–1741
- Husband
- Anton Ulrich of Brunswick