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Anna

From the 'Conditions' to autocracy

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Lifespan
1693 — 1740
Reign
1730–1740

Ivan V's daughter was invited to take the throne by the Supreme Privy Council on terms that limited her power. She soon rejected these 'Conditions' and restored autocratic government. The Cabinet of Ministers and the Land Gentry Cadet Corps were established during her reign.

Dynasty
Romanovs
Centre of power
Russia
Father
Ivan V
Previous title
Duchess of Courland
Heir
Ivan VI

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