Rulers
Peter II
Last male-line Romanov
Show on the timeline- Lifespan
- 1715 — 1730
- Reign
- 1727–1730
The son of Tsarevich Alexei and grandson of Peter I became emperor as a child. Menshikov initially exercised considerable influence, followed by the Dolgorukov family; the court moved to Moscow. The young emperor's death from smallpox reopened the question of succession.
- Dynasty
- Romanovs
- Centre of power
- Russia
- Parents
- Alexei Petrovich and Charlotte of Brunswick
- Marriage
- Never married
- End of reign
- Died aged 14, 1730