Ivan VI of Russia

Ivan VI Antonovich of Russia (Ivan Antonovich; August 23 [O.S.

12 August] 1740 – July 16 [O.S.

5 July] 1764), is proclaimed Emperor of Russia in 1740, as an infant, although he never actually reigns.

Within less than a year, he is overthrown by the Empress Elizabeth of Russia, Peter I's daughter.

Ivan spends the rest of his life as a prisoner and is killed by his guards during an attempt made to free him.

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