Rulers
Ivan VI
An infant on the imperial throne
Show on the timeline- Lifespan
- 1740 — 1764
- Reign
- 1740–1741
Proclaimed emperor as an infant in accordance with Anna's wishes. Ernst Biron and then Anna Leopoldovna ruled in his name as regents. Imprisoned after Elizabeth's coup, he was killed by his guards during an attempt to free him in 1764.
- Dynasty
- Brunswick branch of the Romanovs
- Centre of power
- Russia
- Parents
- Anna Leopoldovna and Anton Ulrich of Brunswick
- Regency
- Biron; then Anna Leopoldovna
- Status
- Nominal reign under regents